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{"bill_id":1382892,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021; 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, 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; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58787","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1382893,"bill_number":"HB18","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, so as to require that certain procedures be followed by peace officers upon making contact with individuals for law enforcement purposes; to require all law enforcement agencies provide a body-worn camera to each peace officer of the law enforcement agency; 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB18/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58803","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382894,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Public officers and employees; right of action against coroners or medical examiners for negligence in certain death investigations; 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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB20/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58805","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382895,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Safe Patient Limits 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 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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58796","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382896,"bill_number":"HR1","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 related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58808","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382897,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Special license plates; veteran spouses 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 spouses in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58799","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382898,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"\"Senator Jack Hill Veterans Act\"; enact","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 provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB11/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58810","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1382899,"bill_number":"HB16","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB16/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58801","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382900,"bill_number":"HB5","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 definitions; 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 for related matters; to provide a conditional effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58790","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382901,"bill_number":"HR2","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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58809","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382902,"bill_number":"HB15","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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB15/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58800","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382903,"bill_number":"HB12","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; 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 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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB12/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58797","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382904,"bill_number":"HB19","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58804","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382905,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Conservation and natural resources; certain conditions for permits for facilities that emit ethylene oxide; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-9-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit required, application, issuance, revocation, suspension, or amendment, so as to provide for certain conditions for permits for facilities that emit ethylene oxide; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58788","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1382906,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Support for Students Living in Poverty Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights and funding requirements under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for grants by the State Board of Education to local units of administration to support students living in poverty; to provide for definitions; to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for the calculation of grant amounts; to provide that a minimum required portion of grant funds must be used by local units of administration for direct program expenditures for the benefit of the students living in poverty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58795","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382907,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for in-state tuition at units of the University System of Georgia and branches of the Technical College System of Georgia for youth who are from foster care or homeless situations; to exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58792","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382908,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Education; prohibit local school system from leasing or selling a public school to a private entity unless school has been in existence for at least 15 years","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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58789","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382909,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Postsecondary education; institutions deposit a portion of all revenue from its athletic teams into an 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 for definitions; to provide legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58793","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382910,"bill_number":"HB1","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 provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58786","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1382911,"bill_number":"HB17","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 for 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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB17/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58802","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382912,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Income tax; investors in women owned businesses; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to 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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58791","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382913,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Education, Department of; develop guidelines for use of telehealth services in public schools","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the health of students generally, so as to require the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and others, to develop guidelines for the use of telehealth services in public schools to provide mental health and behavioral health services to students at school or during any school related function; to define the term \"telehealth\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58794","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382914,"bill_number":"HB22","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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB22/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58807","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382915,"bill_number":"HB21","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":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB21/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58806","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382916,"bill_number":"HB13","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 a definition; to remove theft from the list of convictions for which restrictions shall not be appropriate; to remove the prohibition on record restrictions in the event multiple charges were tried and some but not all of the charges resulted in an acquittal; to allow the restriction of criminal history record information for convictions of certain misdemeanors and felonies after the completion of the sentence and a conviction-free period of time; to provide date of applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58798","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1382976,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Local government; local school systems can become parties to bond validation hearings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for validation of bonds, so as to provide that local school systems can become parties to bond validation hearings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-17","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB25/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58813","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1382977,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Local government; disclosure of certain financial information in notice of annexation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, so as to provide for the disclosure of certain financial information in notice of annexation; to authorize objections to annexations based on proposed tax abatements, rebates, and other financial incentives; to provide for administrative hearing officers in the annexation dispute resolution process; to authorize the Department of Community Affairs to provide rules and regulations regarding annexation dispute resolutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB24/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58812","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1382978,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Local government; allow affected local schools systems to participate in the annexation dispute resolution process","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to allow affected local schools systems to participate in the annexation dispute resolution process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB23/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58811","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1383133,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"State government; each statutory board and commission reflect general population; 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 of state government, so as to provide that the composition of each statutorily created board and commission reflect the general population; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-18","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB28/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58817","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1383143,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Income tax; investor relative to an income tax credit for certain investments; change qualifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change the qualifications of an investor relative to an income tax credit for certain investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB26/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58815","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1383152,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Office of Planning and Budget; annual report on wealth of Georgians; require","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 require the office to prepare and publish an annual report on the wealth of Georgians; to authorize public and private assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB29/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58818","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1383161,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"H.R. 40 of the 116th United States Congress; reaffirm opposition to racial discrimination; support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for H.R. 40 of the 116th United States Congress and reaffirming this state's opposition to racial discrimination; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-18","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58814","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1383171,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Income tax; certain qualified investments; historically black colleges and universities; revise credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax credit for certain investments to be limited to investments in entrepreneurship programs, centers, and initiatives of historically black colleges and universities of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB27/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58816","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1383180,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Income tax; annual review regarding equitable participation of minority business enterprises in claiming income tax credits; require","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 require an annual review to be conducted by the State Revenue Commissioner regarding equitable participation of minority business enterprises in claiming income tax credits offered by this state; to require approved diversity plans for equitable participation of minorities among the jobs created or expenditures made to obtain certain tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-11-18","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB30/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58819","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1383990,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Act; enact","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 provide the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology with the power to administer such compact in this state and to conduct national background checks for which applicants for licensure are required to submit fingerprints; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58823","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1383991,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Public records; fees charged for disclosure; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide an exception to the fees that may be charged for the disclosure of certain public records; 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":"2020-11-24","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-11-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB31/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58820","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1383992,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Income tax; certain retirement benefits for military service; 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 exclude from state income tax certain retirement benefits paid to taxpayers less than 62 years of age for 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":"2020-11-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58822","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1383993,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Income tax; teacher recruitment and retention program; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a teacher recruitment and retention program for a refundable income tax credit for teachers who agree to teach in certain rural schools or certain low-performing schools; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide for a refundable income tax credit for taxpayers who are participating teachers in said teacher recruitment and retention program; 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":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB32/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58821","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1384387,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Individual Short-Term Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to 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":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB39/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58828","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1384388,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Public schools; operational wheelchair onsite at all times; 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 every public school in this state to have an operational wheelchair onsite at all times; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income taxes, so as to provide a tax credit for donations of wheelchairs to public schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58826","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1384389,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Education; grant program to encourage certain physicians to practice in underserved areas; 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":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB42/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58831","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1384390,"bill_number":"HB41","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 the inclusion of a consumer \"hold harmless\" provision; to provide that under certain circumstances, health carriers shall charge for out-of-network services at in-network rates; to provide for a requirement that carriers file network adequacy plans with the department; to provide for a requirement that health carriers notify providers on an ongoing basis of the specific covered health care services for which the provider is responsible; to provide for a standard continuity of care authorization form proscribed by the Commissioner; to provide for an advisory committee for advising on standard continuity of care; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB41/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58830","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1384391,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Public buildings; indoor air quality assessments; 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":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB36/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58825","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1384392,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Fire protection and safety; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB40/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58829","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1384393,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Health; sterilization procedures; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal provisions relating to the performance of sterilization procedures; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to opinions and expert testimony, so as to provide for a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB38/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58827","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1384394,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Ethical Policing 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, so as to provide for ethical policing; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state tort claims, so as to remove certain immunities from the actions of certain law enforcement officers; to provide that a law enforcement officer 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58824","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1385861,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"State Government; observe the standard time of the US; provide; daylight saving advancement of time provisions of the United States Code; exempt this state (PF)","description":"PF: 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 saving 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":"2020-12-08","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB12/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58833","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1385867,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Qualified Electors of the State Of Georgia; observe standard time or daylight saving time year round; nonbinding advisory referendum election; provide (PF)","description":"PF: 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":"2020-12-09","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB13/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58834","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1387677,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"State government; Georgia shall 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58836","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1387683,"bill_number":"HB43","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58835","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1388082,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Criminal procedure; arrest by private persons; repeal article; make conforming changes","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":"2020-12-16","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58837","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1388083,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Excise tax; public mass transit vehicles; public campus transportation; school buses; reinstate exemptions","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":"2020-12-16","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB46/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58838","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1388084,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"State flag, seal, and other symbols; monument to honor the Original 33; 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 to honor the Original 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB48/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58840","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1388085,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Legislative Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission; 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 Legislative Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission; to provide for membership; to provide for powers, duties, and objectives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58839","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1388086,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Mental Health Parity Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance generally, so as to require that insurer treatment of claims concerning mental and substance use disorders are treated in parity with other health insurance claims; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to require that care management organization treatment of claims concerning mental and substance use disorders are treated in parity with other Medicaid claims; to ensure that insurers and care management organizations comply with certain federal law; to provide for reporting; to provide for enforcement; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain actions; to provide for applicability; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB49/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58841","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1388874,"bill_number":"HB52","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":"2020-12-21","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB52/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58844","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1388875,"bill_number":"HB51","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":"2020-12-21","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB51/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58843","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1388876,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Education; instruction on the best practices for and risks associated with the use of tampons; 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, 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 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":"2020-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB54/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58846","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1388877,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, Incorporated; 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 related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB50/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58842","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1388878,"bill_number":"HB53","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 provide for notice requirements to the purchaser; to provide for a period of cancellation and rescission; to provide that enforcement of defaults under land installment contracts for the conveyance of real property shall be the same as for foreclosures on mortgages; to provide for civil remedies, relief, and the award of damages; to provide for construction; 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":"2020-12-21","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB53/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58845","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1388879,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Labor and industrial relations; hiring process of applicant; prohibit employer from seeking salary history information","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 seeking salary history information about an applicant during the hiring process; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability and exceptions; to impose a civil penalty for violations; to provide for a civil right of action and the recovery of attorneys' fees and costs of litigation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB55/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58847","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1388909,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB56/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58848","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1388910,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Georgia Women's Care Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the arrests of pregnant women; to provide that women who have been arrested are offered pregnancy testing upon detention; to enact a provision regarding delayed sentencing for postpartum female inmates; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to revise provisions relating to the treatment of pregnant and postpartum female inmates; to provide for the reporting of certain information; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-23","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-12-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB58/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58851","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1388911,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Penal institutions; policies for breast milk storage and breast feeding; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide for policies for breast milk storage and the breast feeding of a delivered child; to provide for definitions; to require the provision of breast pumps by the Department of Public Health; to provide for requirements for prenatal and postpartum care; to require a notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-12-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB57/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58850","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1388912,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Senate and House of Representatives; members; provide term limits - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the Senate shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the House of Representatives shall be limited to serving six consecutive terms of office; to provide that members of the Senate shall be limited to serving three consecutive terms of office; to provide that no person shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms as Lieutenant Governor; 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":"2020-12-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58849","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1392931,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Georgia Commission on Women; Georgia Commission on Black Women and Girls; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on Women, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Black Women and Girls; to provide for its membership; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB16/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58854","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1392956,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Employment Security Benefits; applicants to obtain their personnel files when their claims are contested by their former employers; allow","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 allow applicants for benefits to obtain their personnel files when their claims are contested by their former employers; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Labor to modify the separation notice; to sanction employers who fail to timely deliver personnel files; to prohibit the admissibility of an uncontested claim; to require the Commissioner of Labor to enact rules or regulations relating to uncontested claims for benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB14/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58852","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1392980,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Coursework in the Founding Philosophy and Principles of the USA; new category of coursework dealing with the history of Black people and their contributions to American society; create","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 create a new category of coursework dealing with the history of Black people and their contributions to American society; to provide for instructional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB15/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58853","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1394280,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Elections; instant runoff voting 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 instant runoff 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":"2021-01-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB59/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58855","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1400274,"bill_number":"HR8","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":"2021-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58863","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1400289,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Senate Officials, Employees, and Committees; relative","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to officials, employees, and committees in the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58856","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1400304,"bill_number":"HB60","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 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 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":"2021-01-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB60/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58867","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1400319,"bill_number":"HR9","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":"2021-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58864","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1400335,"bill_number":"SR1","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":"2021-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58859","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1400348,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Georgia All-Payer Claims Database; entities that receive certain tax credits; self-funded, employer sponsored health insurance plans are submitting entities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-53-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database, so as to provide that entities that receive certain tax credits and that provide self-funded, employer sponsored health insurance plans are submitting entities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58869","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1400361,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Senate Rules; adopt","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58857","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1400376,"bill_number":"HR7","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":"2021-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58862","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1400389,"bill_number":"SR2","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":"2021-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58858","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1400404,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"United States Capitol; disgraceful actions of right wing violence and sedition that took place on January 6, 2021; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning the disgraceful actions of right wing violence and sedition that took place at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58866","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1400419,"bill_number":"HR6","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":"2021-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58861","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1400434,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"House Study Committee on Innovative Ways to Maximize Global Talent; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Innovative Ways to Maximize Global Talent in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58868","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1400448,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Whitfield County, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-02-01","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB61/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58870","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1400463,"bill_number":"HR10","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":"2021-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58865","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1400478,"bill_number":"HR5","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-11","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2021-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58860","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1403891,"bill_number":"SB2","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":"2021-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58871","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1403894,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Local government; local school systems, counties and municipal governing authorities can become parties to bond validation hearings; provide","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 provide that local school systems, counties, and municipal governing authorities can become parties to bond validation hearings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB66/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58879","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1403898,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; revise definition of fair market value","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to revise the definition of fair market value of the motor vehicle to exclude certain interest and financing charges for leased motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-01-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB63/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58876","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1403904,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Professions and Businesses; patient protection measures for patients 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 in medispas; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58873","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1403907,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Elections; boards and superintendents accept and expend private funds; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to prohibit boards of elections, boards of elections and registration, local election superintendents, and county boards of registrars from accepting or expending private funds; to provide that such local elections officials can only accept lawful appropriations of public funds or authorized fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB62/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58875","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1403911,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs; patient brokering; prohibit; definitions; exceptions; penalties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drug abuse treatment and education programs, so as to prohibit patient brokering; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for enforcement; to provide for venue; to provide for reasonable expenses; to provide for cumulative actions; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58874","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1403914,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Education; mandatory education from 16 to 17; raise the age","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory 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":"2021-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58872","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1403918,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Professions and businesses; certain military certifications; extend time to qualify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-14-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain military certifications that entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses, so as to extend the time a member of the military has to qualify for the issuance of a license or certification as an electrical contractor, plumber, conditioned air contractor, low-voltage contractor, or utility contractor using his or her military specialty or certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB68/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58881","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1403922,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Elections; date of nonpartisan general elections for certain offices; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan general election for certain offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB65/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58878","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1403925,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Elections; manner of handling the death of a candidate prior to a nonpartisan election; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the manner of handling the death of a candidate prior to a nonpartisan election; to provide that no candidate shall take or be sworn into any elected public office unless such candidate has received a majority of the votes cast for such office except as otherwise provided by law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB64/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58877","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1403929,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"State government; public property; extend automatic repeals of certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to public property, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding writing off small amounts due to the state; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding nonlapsing revenue of institutions in the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB67/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58880","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1405686,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Ad valorem tax; advertising and notice requirements pertaining to millage rate adoption; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain requirements relating to advertising and notice requirements pertaining to millage rate adoption; to change certain provisions relating to acceptance of a tax digest; to provide for limitations on 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":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB75/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58893","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1405689,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"State government; 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 a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB69/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58885","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1405694,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"New Mothers Medicaid Expansion 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB72/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58888","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1405696,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"University System of Georgia; designated research universities shall ensure that at least 90 percent of early action admissions are offered to Georgia 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":"2021-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB7/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58883","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1405700,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Korean American Day in Georgia; January 13, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13, 2021, as Korean American Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58905","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1405704,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Montgomery, Thomas Raymond \"Coach\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Raymond \"Coach\" Montgomery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58899","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1405708,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Congress; creation of a reparations study committee; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the creation of a reparations study committee by the 117th United States Congress and reaffirming this state's opposition to racial discrimination; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58891","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1405710,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"State government; composition of each statutorily created board and commission reflect general population; 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 of state government, so as to provide that the composition of each statutorily created board, commission, council, or committee reflects the general population; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB70/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58886","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1405716,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Jim Galloway; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Galloway upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58908","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1405719,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Chastain, Dana; 2019 Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dana Chastain for receiving the 2019 Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58901","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1405724,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Insurance; out-of-pocket costs for 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 costs for consumers requiring insulin; 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 reduce out-of-pocket costs for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids recipients requiring insulin; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB73/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58889","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1405727,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Congress; enact legislation removing cannabis from the Controlled Substances 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":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58892","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1405730,"bill_number":"HR14","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":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58898","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1405733,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Fireworks; dates and times for the lawful use or ignition; vest regulation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fireworks and general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to vest regulation of the dates and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks exclusively with counties and municipal corporations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB79/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58897","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1405737,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Ethridge, Reverend Dr. Glenn L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Glenn L. Ethridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58902","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1405740,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"\"Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021\"; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58884","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1405745,"bill_number":"HB78","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to define certain terms; to create the Division of Supplier Diversity; to provide for appointment of a director; to provide for powers and duties of the director; to create the position of minority and women owned business enterprises state-wide advocate; to provide for appointment; to provide for duties; to provide for provisions for state contracts; to provide for a state-wide disparity study; to provide for contents; to provide for the structure of procurement contracts; to provide for purposes, rules, and regulations; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for waivers; to provide for certification; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB78/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58896","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1405747,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; pilot program to implement the student based funding recommendations of the 2015 Education Reform Commission; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for a pilot program to implement the student based funding recommendations of the 2015 Education Reform Commission; to mandate pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering first grade; to include mandatory pre-kindergarten programs in the student based allocation of state funds; to provide for selection criteria; to provide for temporary waivers and variances of state rules and statutory provisions; to provide for annual reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB71/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58887","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1405752,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; modify the percentage limitation","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 modify 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":"2021-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB8/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58906","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1405754,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; modify","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 modify 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":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB76/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58894","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1405757,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Holloway, Heather; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Heather Holloway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58900","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1405760,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Smith Jr., Jabari; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jabari Smith Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58882","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1405762,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"O'Neal, Pastor Spencer T.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58904","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1405764,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Crimes and offenses; unlawful to defraud a creditor's rights to deed or otherwise transfer title to real property to another 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB74/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58890","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1405769,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Elections; superintendent 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB77/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58895","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1405772,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Galloway, Jim; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Galloway upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58903","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1405774,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Courts; the Columbia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Columbia County; create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Columbia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Columbia County; to provide for the transfer of certain funds from the Augusta Judicial Circuit to the Columbia Judicial Circuit; to provide for and allocate circuit-wide costs and expenditures; to conform the county salary supplements for the judges of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to revise the composition and terms of court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB9/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58907","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1407461,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Carmichael, Lola Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lola Mae Carmichael; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58916","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1407463,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 404, approved June 30, 2020, 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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB82/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58912","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1407465,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022; 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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB84/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58914","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1407467,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022; 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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB85/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58915","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1407469,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Judy Hill Loftin; LPC Memorial Interchange; Barrow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Judy Hill Loftin and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58924","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1407470,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 404, approved June 30, 2020, 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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB83/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58913","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1407472,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"United States Congress; reject any and all actions to increase the number of justices on the United State Supreme Court; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to reject any and all actions to increase the number of justices on the United States Supreme Court; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58925","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1407475,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Crimes and offenses; provide for the crime of theft by possession of stolen mail; provide for the crime of porch piracy","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB94/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58933","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1407478,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Education; eligibility as a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar for students who do not qualify as freshmen; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for eligibility as a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar for students who do not qualify as freshmen; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB89/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58920","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1407480,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Ikomoni, Pastors Alexander and Angela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Alexander Ikomoni and Pastor Angela Ikomoni on their 30th wedding anniversary and vow renewal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58909","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1407482,"bill_number":"HB99","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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB99/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58938","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1407485,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Lucci, Dominic Brian; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Dominic Brian Lucci; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58928","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1407487,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"State government; conditions for meetings and public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; 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 conditions for meetings and public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; to provide conditions for certain agency members to participate in nonemergency meetings by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB98/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58937","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1407489,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Jones, Mark Jason; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mark Jason Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58929","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1407492,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Gardiner, Kenneth Eric; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Kenneth Eric Gardiner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58930","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1407493,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities; 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; 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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB19/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58941","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1407495,"bill_number":"HB96","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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB96/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58935","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1407498,"bill_number":"SB17","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB17/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58926","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1407501,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Education; HOPE grants shall equal the student's undergraduate tuition amount for the current academic standard year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide that HOPE grants shall equal the student's undergraduate tuition amount for the current academic standard year, subject to certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB88/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58919","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1407502,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Courts; oath for certain clerks of the probate court; require and provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction, power, and duties, so as to require and to provide for an oath for certain clerks of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB97/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58936","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1407505,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Health; eliminate duplicative state licensure and regulation of clinical laboratories; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to eliminate duplicative state licensure and regulation of clinical laboratories; to repeal provisions relating to examination of human specimens and methods for selection of blood donors and collection, storage, and processing of human blood; to eliminate state inspections of clinical laboratories; to amend Code Sections 26-4-172 and 42-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license requirements generally under the \"Nuclear Pharmacy Act\" and preliminary urine screen drug tests for inmates, respectively, 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":"2021-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB93/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58932","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1407508,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Health; transfer of vital records to State Archives; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-10-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of information contained in vital records and transfer of records to State Archives, so as to revise provisions regarding the transfer of vital records to State Archives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB92/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58923","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1407510,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Georgia Recyclers Association, the Georgia Recycling Coalition, and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their employees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Recyclers Association, the Georgia Recycling Coalition, and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their employees as essential and commending them for their economic contributions to Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58940","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1407512,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Floyd, Roger Dale; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roger Dale Floyd of Locust Grove; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58939","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1407516,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Income tax; refundable earned income tax credit; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB95/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58934","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1407518,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Social services; temporary assistance for needy families; revise definition of cash assistance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to revise the definition of \"cash assistance\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB91/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58922","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1407521,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 404, approved June 30, 2020, 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":"2021-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-02-15","last_action_date":"2021-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB80/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58910","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1407523,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Limitations on Prosecution; offenses of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery; revise the statute of limitations","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":"2021-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB18/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58931","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1407524,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Georgia Lottery Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity 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 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 a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for additional powers and duties of the corporation and its board of directors; to provide for procedures, limitations, requirements, qualifications, and licensing; to regulate wagers and provide requirements for bettors; to provide for bettors to restrict themselves from placing certain wagers; to provide certain resources for individuals with a gambling problem or a gambling disorder; to provide for the collection and disposition of taxes; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB86/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58917","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1407527,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Torts; certain persons, firms, or corporations who are buyers of land for conversion of timber shall be exempt from certain liabilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damages for conversion of timber, so as to provide that certain persons, firms, or corporations who are buyers of land for conversion of timber shall be exempt from certain liabilities; to limit damages for certain causes of action brought for conversion of timber; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB90/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58921","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1407529,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Education; HOPE grant eligibility for students seeking an associate degree; provisions","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 HOPE grant eligibility for students seeking an associate degree at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide that such students may receive HOPE grants for remedial and developmental courses required for such degree; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB87/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58918","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1407531,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022; 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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB81/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58911","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1407532,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"\"Jaye Mize Law\"; promoting illegal drag racing and laying drags; provide for an offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for an offense of promoting illegal drag racing and laying drags; to provide for an offense of knowingly attending an illegal drag race or laying drags exhibition; to provide for punishment; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for classification and registration of high-performance vehicles; to provide for the issuance of special license plates for high-performance vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB10/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58927","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1424280,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Kelsey Smith Act; enact","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 supplier shall make location information of its subscribers available to law enforcement agencies upon request; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for immunity from suit for such wireless service suppliers 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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB127/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58995","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1424285,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Caggins, Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann Caggins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58982","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1424290,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Conservation and natural resources; persons who are eligible for a weapons carry license to lawfully carry a weapon without such license; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Title 16, and Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, crimes and offenses, and game and fish, respectively, so as to allow persons who are eligible for a weapons carry license to lawfully carry a weapon without such license; to revise definitions; to provide for a class of persons who are eligible for a weapons carry license; to revise the offense of carrying a weapon without a license and provide for the offense of carrying a weapon without eligibility to carry a weapon; to revise provisions related to carrying weapons to account for the class of persons who are eligible for a weapons carry license; to provide that a weapons carry license shall serve as an administrative confirmation of a person's right to carry a weapon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB110/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58957","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1424295,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Income tax; retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from employment in certain federal uniformed services shall not be subject to tax; 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 derived from employment in certain federal uniformed services shall not be subject to state income tax; 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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB123/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58991","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1424300,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Board of Commissioners of Henry County; a code of ethics; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, so as to provide a code of ethics; to establish a board of ethics; to revise the authority, roles, and responsibilities of the chairperson, the board of commissioners, and the county manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-03-08","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB22/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58950","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1424305,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Aaron, Henry Louis \"Hank\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry Louis \"Hank\" Aaron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58980","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1424311,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Newton County, Georgia; recognize 2021 as the bicentennial and celebrating the 200th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2021 as the Newton County, Georgia, bicentennial and celebrating the 200th anniversary of Newton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58976","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1424316,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Excise tax; public mass transit vehicles; public campus transportation; school buses; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 provide for exemption from certain excise taxes on motor fuel and compressed natural gas for public mass transit vehicles owned by public transportation systems, certain vehicles owned by public campus transportation systems, and school buses operated by public school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB100/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58944","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1424321,"bill_number":"HB114","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB114/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58961","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1424326,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Torts; provide certain immunities from liability claims regarding COVID-19; extend applicability for one year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to torts to provide certain immunities from liability claims regarding COVID-19, approved August 5, 2020, (Ga L. 2020, p. 798), so as to extend applicability for one year; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB112/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58959","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1424331,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County; mayor; limit voting only in the event of a tie of the council","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 limit the mayor to voting only in the event of a tie of the council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB21/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58949","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1424336,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Elections and Primaries; absentee ballot drop boxes at every advance voting location; 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 absentee ballot drop boxes at every advance voting location; to provide for requirements and procedures regarding such drop boxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB26/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58999","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1424342,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Funding Adequate Instruction in Rural (FAIR) Georgia Grants Act; enact","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 systems under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to replace the term \"sparsity grant\" with the term \"FAIR Georgia grant\"; to remove the provision that such grants shall be provided subject to appropriations by the General Assembly; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB118/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58986","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1424347,"bill_number":"HB113","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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB113/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58960","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1424351,"bill_number":"HB119","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB119/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58987","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1424356,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax on persons who enter certain rental agreements with certain equipment rental companies; 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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB104/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58951","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1424361,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Insurance; prohibit certain insurers from using information derived from genetic testing for any nontherapeutic purpose in the absence of a diagnosis of a condition related to such information","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 prohibit certain insurers from using information derived from genetic testing for any nontherapeutic purpose in the absence of a diagnosis of a condition related to such information; 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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB115/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58962","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1424366,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Low THC Oil Patient Registry; ulcerative colitis as a condition for which low THC oil may be used for treatment; add","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, so as to add ulcerative colitis as a condition for which low THC oil may be used for treatment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB117/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58964","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1424371,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Revenue and taxation; manufacturers' sales tax exemption for concrete mixers; extend sunset","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 manufacturers' sales tax exemption for concrete mixers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB122/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58990","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1424377,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Sheriffs; compensation; modify certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to modify certain provisions regarding the compensation received by certain sheriffs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB129/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58997","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1424382,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Watson, Ann; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann Watson on her outstanding service as a longtime Marion School Board member; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58974","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1424387,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Income Tax; tax credit based on the federal tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses to 100 percent of such federal tax credit; increase the value","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 dependent 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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB25/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58972","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1424392,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Goodroe, Stanley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stanley Goodroe on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58971","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1424397,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Caggins, Ann; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann Caggins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58970","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1424401,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; replace the term National Guard with the term organized militia","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB106/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58953","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1424407,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Ellis, Jeffery L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffery L. Ellis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58983","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1424412,"bill_number":"HR31","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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58967","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1424417,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Right to register and vote; remove conviction of felony involving moral turpitude as an exception - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove a conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude as an exception to the right to register and vote; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58948","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1424423,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Cecil Mathews Memorial Bridge; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Cecil Mathews and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58968","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1424427,"bill_number":"HB107","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 and their associated committees and local officials to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB107/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58954","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1424432,"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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB116/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58963","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1424437,"bill_number":"HR29","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":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58965","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1424443,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Elections; restrictions of voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; 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 restrictions of voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; 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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB101/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58945","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1424448,"bill_number":"HB108","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB108/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58955","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1424453,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Coley; Pastor Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Michael Coley on the occasion of his 23rd pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58977","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1424458,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Howard, Robert \"Bobby\"; outstanding service as a civil rights advocate and activist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert \"Bobby\" Howard on his outstanding service as a civil rights advocate and activist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58984","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1424463,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Guthrie, Mayor Jimmy; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Jimmy Guthrie on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58985","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1424468,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Berkowitz, Richard I.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Richard I. Berkowitz upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58943","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1424474,"bill_number":"HB121","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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58989","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1424479,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Brown, Ashlei; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashlei Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58975","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1424484,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Military; pay for certain active duty by the organized militia; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pay, pensions, and allowances of state military personnel, so as to authorize pay for certain active duty by the organized militia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB105/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58952","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1424489,"bill_number":"HB120","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 authorize the board of regents and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to consider classifying noncitizen students for in-state tuition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB120/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58988","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1424494,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Gracie's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, 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 O.C.G.A., 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 definitions; to provide for health benefit plans and collective bargaining; to provide for applicability; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB128/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58996","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1424498,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Smith, Velma Edith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Velma Edith Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58978","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1424503,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Johnson-Reaves, JoAnn A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of JoAnn A. Johnson-Reaves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58973","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1424509,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; collection of biological specimens for DNA testing regarding missing children and adults; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the collection of biological specimens for DNA testing regarding missing children and adults; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations regarding such collection of biological specimens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB126/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58994","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1424514,"bill_number":"SB23","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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB23/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58979","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1424519,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; creation and maintenance of a missing persons DNA data base; provide","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 provide for the creation and maintenance of a missing persons DNA data base by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for linking with federal data bases; to provide for notification; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations and other procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB125/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58993","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1424524,"bill_number":"HR30","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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58966","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1424529,"bill_number":"HB111","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to update terminology; to remove outdated language; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to installment loans, so as to provide for deferments of installment loans; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB111/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58958","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1424534,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Funeral directors and embalmers; multiple cremation devices; 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 provide for multiple cremation devices; to provide for a definition; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB124/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58992","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1424540,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Child Advocate Advisory Committee; composition; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act,\" so as to revise the composition of the Child Advocate Advisory Committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB20/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58942","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1424545,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Minimum Wage Law; 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":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB24/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58998","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1424550,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Income tax; state revenue commissioner; require annual review regarding equitable participation of minority business enterprises claiming credits","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 require an annual review to be conducted by the state revenue commissioner regarding equitable participation of minority business enterprises in claiming income tax credits offered by this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB102/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58946","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1424555,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Child Victim Protection Act of 2021; 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":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB109/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58956","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1424560,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment; independent nonpartisan commission instead of the 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 related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58969","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1424565,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Rhodes, Alvin Marion, VI; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alvin Marion Rhodes VI; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58981","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1424569,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Baldwin County; Board of Education; revise compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Baldwin County, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3325), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6143), so as to revise the compensation of the members of such board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-06-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB103/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58947","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1426365,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Krueger, Dominic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dominic Krueger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59050","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1426369,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; 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","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-06","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB150/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59025","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1426374,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Torts; cause of action against perpetrators for victims of human trafficking; 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 a cause of action against perpetrators for victims of human trafficking; to provide for definitions; to provide a cause of action against certain perpetrators of human trafficking by the Attorney General on behalf of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB33/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59057","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1426378,"bill_number":"HB145","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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB145/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59016","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1426383,"bill_number":"SR28","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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59036","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1426388,"bill_number":"HB154","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB154/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59029","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1426392,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Criminal procedure; awards made from Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to medical service providers; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to victim compensation, so as to provide for requirements for awards made from the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to medical service providers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB141/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59012","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1426396,"bill_number":"HR39","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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59004","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1426402,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Crimes and offenses; clarify that stalking and aggravated stalking can be committed both directly and indirectly; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to revise a definition; to clarify that stalking and aggravated stalking can be committed both directly and indirectly; to provide that each violation of stalking and aggravated stalking constitutes a separate offense and shall not merge with any other offense; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise the information to be supplied in family violence reports; to provide for periodic audits of police agencies with regard to the completion and filing of such reports; 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB131/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59001","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1426406,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Williams Jr., Reverend Jasper W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jasper W. Williams Jr. upon the grand occasion of his 57th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59042","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1426410,"bill_number":"HB148","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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB148/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59023","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1426415,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Jordan, Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Austin Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59048","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1426419,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Elmiger, Marlowe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Marlowe Elmiger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59049","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1426425,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"NewLife Radio; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending NewLife Radio upon the grand occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59037","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1426429,"bill_number":"HB140","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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB140/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59011","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1426433,"bill_number":"SR26","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, local authorities, and local commissions 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59033","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1426438,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Montgomery, Freeman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Freeman Montgomery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59053","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1426443,"bill_number":"SB38","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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB38/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59062","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1426447,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Crimes Victims' Bill of Rights; required judicial verifications of victim notifications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights, so as to provide for judicial verifications of victim notifications that are required pursuant to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB133/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59003","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1426452,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Juvenile Code and Domestic Relations; provisions relating to the protection of children; strengthen, clarify and update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code and domestic relations, so as to strengthen, clarify, and update provisions relating to the protection of children; 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 provisions relative to the Juvenile Code and the reporting of child abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-01-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB28/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59017","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1426456,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Health; physician return medical certification as to the cause of death of patient to funeral director; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-10-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death certificates, so as to require the physician in charge of the patient's care for the illness or condition which resulted in death to complete, sign, and return the medical certification as to the cause and circumstances of death to the funeral director or person acting as such prior to or simultaneously with the funeral director or other person assuming custody of the dead body; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB135/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59006","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1426460,"bill_number":"HB143","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 definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB143/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59014","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1426467,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; certain signage by railroad companies; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 and Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public roads and railroads and the operation of trains at crossings, respectively, so as to require certain signage by railroad companies; 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 provide for annual reporting; to provide for a fine for noncompliance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB139/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59010","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1426471,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Chase Elliott Day; February 9, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2021, as Chase Elliott Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59052","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1426475,"bill_number":"HB151","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB151/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59026","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1426480,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59034","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1426485,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Penuel, Ken; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ken Penuel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59045","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1426490,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Hess, Brooks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brooks Hess; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59051","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1426494,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Elections and Primaries; the time and method for opening and tabulating absentee ballots; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the time and method for opening and tabulating absentee ballots; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB40/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59064","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1426498,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Indigent and Elderly Patients; establishment of a pilot program to conduct a simulated exchange for health care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits to meet their charity care requirements; 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 the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to conduct a simulated exchange for health care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits to meet their charity care requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for the design of the simulated exchange; to provide for a report; to provide for penalties for nonparticipation; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB31/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59019","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1426503,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Qualifications of Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB39/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59065","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1426508,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; solicitations of services for corporate filings required by the Secretary of State; provide for requirements","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 corporate 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB153/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59028","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1426512,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology; Northeast Georgia Health System; express appreciation for their efforts to provide a COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Program for the Georgia General Assembly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Northeast Georgia Health System and expressing appreciation for their efforts to provide a COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Program for the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59055","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1426519,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Article V of the United States Constitution; a convention of the states; apply to Congress for balanced budget amendment","description":"A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59040","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1426523,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"National School Counseling Week; February 1-5, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1-5, 2021, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59054","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1426528,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Elections and Primaries; 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the qualifications of poll officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB35/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59060","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1426533,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Income tax; certain elections to be made by Subchapter \"S\" corporations and partnerships for the filing of tax returns and imposition of taxes; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to allow for certain elections to be made by Subchapter \"S\" corporations and partnerships for the filing of tax returns and imposition of taxes; to provide for definitions; 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":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB149/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59024","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1426537,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Postsecondary education; exemption applicable to certain institutions operating on military installations or bases; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, so as to revise provisions regarding the exemption applicable to certain institutions operating on military installations or bases; 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 Nonpublic Postsecondary Education 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 a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB152/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59027","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1426541,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Public officers and employees; paid parental leave for eligible state employees and eligible local board of education 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 eligible state employees and eligible local board of education employees; to provide for definitions; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB146/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59021","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1426546,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Elections; appointment of acting election superintendents in the event of a vacancy in the office of judge of the probate court; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the appointment of acting election superintendents in the event of a vacancy or incapacitation in the office of judge of the probate court of counties without a board of elections; to provide for resumption of the duties of election superintendent upon the filling of such vacancy; to provide for the compensation of such acting election superintendents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB136/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59007","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1426551,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"State Election Board; Matthew Mashburn; appoint","description":"A RESOLUTION appointing Matthew Mashburn to the State Election Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59043","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1426556,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Chase Elliott Day; recognize February 9, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2021, as Chase Elliott Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59038","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1426560,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Income tax; certain income received for retirement 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 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB144/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59015","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1426564,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Income tax; compensation to a taxpayer for the governmental condemnation of such taxpayer's real property shall not be subject to tax; 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 otherwise taxable income resulting from compensation to a taxpayer for the governmental condemnation of such taxpayer's real property shall not be subject to state income tax; 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB137/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59008","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1426571,"bill_number":"SB42","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, comparison to state standards, rating schools and school systems, providing information, and uniform definition of \"dropout\" and \"below grade level,\" 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB42/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59066","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1426575,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Elections and Primaries; submission of certain forms of identification by electors with absentee ballot applications and 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the submission of certain forms of identification by electors with absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB29/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59020","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1426579,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Public Disclosure; certain personal records of state and federal employees; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required, so as to exempt certain personal records of state and federal employees from public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-06","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB32/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59032","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1426584,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Local government; fence detection system; define term","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 the term \"fence detection system\"; to limit the ability of counties, consolidated governments, and municipalities to regulate or prohibit such systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB130/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59000","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1426588,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Callaway Cavaliers; winning the 2021 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Callaway Cavaliers for winning the 2021 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59044","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1426593,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Dr. Charles F. Stanley Highway; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59041","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1426598,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59035","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1426602,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Income tax; qualified education tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; 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, respectively, so as to provide for qualified education tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to increase the limit on qualified education tax credits available to individuals who are members of certain limited liability companies, shareholders of Subchapter \"S\" corporations, or partners in a partnership; to revise the annual aggregate tax credit limits; to provide for rules and regulations; 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB142/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59013","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1426606,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology and the Northeast Georgia Health System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Northeast Georgia Health System and expressing appreciation for their efforts to provide a COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Program for the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59067","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1426612,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Professions and businesses; provide for individuals who move and establish residency to obtain a license by endorsement to practice certain professions and occupations","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 of professions and businesses, so as to provide for individuals who move to the state and establish residency to obtain a license by endorsement to practice certain professions and occupations in this state; to provide for 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB147/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59022","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1426616,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"\"Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth Act\"; enact; Georgia Horse Racing Commission; 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 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB30/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59018","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1426621,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Elections; written operating procedures for elections and voter registration activities in each county; 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 written operating procedures for elections and voter registration activities in each county; to provide for State Election Board approval; to provide for contents and scope of procedures; to provide for sanctions for failure to submit acceptable operating procedures; to provide for certain reports; to provide for county legislative oversight advisory boards; to provide for membership and duties; to provide for sanctions for violations of oaths of office by election officials and poll managers and clerks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB132/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59002","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1426625,"bill_number":"SB37","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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB37/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59061","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1426628,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"King, Lindsey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lindsey King, Curriculum Associates' 2021 National Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59039","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1426634,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Education; raise 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB155/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59030","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1426638,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Duncan, Dr. Michael; 2021 Georgia Superintendent of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Michael Duncan, the 2021 Georgia Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59046","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1426642,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Domestic Relations; name change; victims of human trafficking may petition; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to name change, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking may petition for name change under seal; to provide for a definition; to provide for determination by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB34/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59058","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1426647,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Property; certain landlords shall provide certain notices to existing and prospective tenants with regard to certain crimes occurring on the premises being leased; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to provide that certain landlords shall provide certain notices to existing and prospective tenants with regard to certain crimes occurring on the premises being leased; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB138/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59009","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1426652,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Advanced Placement Days; recognize January 27 and 28, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27 and 28, 2021, as Advanced Placement Days at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59056","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1426656,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Dean, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ryan Dean; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59047","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1426661,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Elections and Primaries; development of a pilot program; rural counties; establishing and funding the operation of advance voting location in such counties; 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 definition; to provide for the development of a pilot program for the provision of grants for rural counties for the purpose of establishing and funding the operation of advance voting location in such counties; to provide for criteria for such grants and the assessment of the effectiveness of such pilot program; to provide for certain reports; to provide for a funding contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB36/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59059","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1426665,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"State government; meetings relating to cybersecurity contracting and planning from open meeting requirements; exclude","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 exclude meetings relating to cybersecurity contracting and planning from open meeting requirements; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide an exemption for certain documents relating to cybersecurity plans and systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB134/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59005","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1426669,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Professional Licenses; extend the time a member of the military has to qualify for the issuance of a license; electrical contractor, plumber;","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-14-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain military certifications that entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses, so as to extend the time a member of the military has to qualify for the issuance of a license or certification as an electrical contractor, plumber, conditioned air contractor, low-voltage contractor, or utility contractor using his or her military specialty or certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB27/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59031","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1428946,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Prescription Drug Consumer Financial 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 require all health insurers to pass along no less than 80 percent of all prescription drug rebates to enrollees that such insurer receives from third parties with regard to such enrollee's prescription drugs; to provide for a short title; 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB164/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59086","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1428947,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Solid waste management; issuance of a permit for solid waste or special waste handling for a coal combustion unit or landfill; provide for conditions","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 provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; 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, relating to procedure for imposition of tax, resolution or ordinance, notice to county election superintendent, and election to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB176/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59099","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1428950,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Morgan County; board of elections; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Morgan County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3606), so as to revise provisions for the appointment, terms, and filling of vacancies of board members; to provide for term limits and removal of board members; to revise duties of the board and elections supervisor regarding clerical assistance and poll works; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB162/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59075","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1428951,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Motor vehicles; commercial driver's license; provide requirements for issuance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-147 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for issuance of commercial driver's license or instruction permit, administration of skills test by third party, waiver or exemption, and disqualification and notice, so as to provide for requirements for issuance of a commercial driver's license; to revise the length of validity of a commercial driver's instruction permit; 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":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB169/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59091","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1428954,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Military; sharing of information and reporting of cyber attacks; facilitate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 38 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 definitions; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-03-25","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB156/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59069","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1428956,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Courts; sexual assault protocol; require certain certifications to be filed; provisions","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, physician 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 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 provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB193/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59118","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1428958,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Jimmy Wilbanks Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59122","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1428961,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Thomas Sr., Malcolm Gilbert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Malcolm Gilbert Thomas Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59098","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1428962,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Legislative and congressional reapportionment; done by independent, bipartisan commission; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment be done by an independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of members of such commission; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the commission; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59123","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1428965,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Sweat, Ottis Atwell, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ottis Atwell Sweat Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59126","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1428967,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Motor vehicles; excessive and unusual noise of a muffler; provide for a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide for a definition relating to excessive and unusual noise of a motor vehicle muffler; 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB185/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59109","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1428969,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Elections; clarify that only citizens of the United States who are residents of Georgia shall have a right to vote in elections in this state - 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 who are residents of this state 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59124","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1428972,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Professions and Businesses; individuals who move to the state and establish residency to obtain a license by endorsement to practice certain professions and occupations in this state; 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 of professions and businesses, so as to provide for individuals who move to the state and establish residency to obtain a license by endorsement to practice certain professions and occupations in this state; to provide for requirements; 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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB45/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59077","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1428974,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Buildings and Housing; procedures for alternative plan review, permitting, and inspection by private professional providers; provide","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 professional providers so as to allow applicants to elect whether to retain, at their own expense, a private professional provider to provide required plan reviews or inspections of certain buildings; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB49/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59083","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1428976,"bill_number":"HB158","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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB158/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59071","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1428978,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Special license plates; support breast cancer related programs; amend logo design","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB179/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59103","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1428980,"bill_number":"HB168","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 a definition; to provide for an exception; to provide for nondisclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB168/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59090","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1428983,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Ingle, Tony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tony Ingle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59084","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1428985,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Domestic relations; victims of human trafficking may petition for name change under seal; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to name change, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking may petition for name change under seal; to provide for a definition; to provide for determination by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB178/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59102","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1428987,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Mount Airy, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Mount Airy; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for pending matters; 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":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB157/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59070","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1428989,"bill_number":"HB191","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 increase the amount of the 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB191/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59115","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1428991,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Members of the Senate; four-year term of office; provide-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the Senate shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the House of Representatives shall be limited to serving six consecutive terms of office; to provide that members of the Senate shall be limited to serving three consecutive terms of office; to provide that no person shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms as Lieutenant Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59082","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1428995,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Special License Plates; honoring 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB44/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59076","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1428997,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Courts; license fees and other moneys collected by the State Bar to be paid into the general fund of the state treasury and expended in compliance with the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the State Bar; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Bar of Georgia, so as to provide for license fees and other moneys collected by the State Bar to be paid into the general fund of the state treasury and expended in compliance with the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the State Bar; to provide for the appropriation of such funds for the State Bar; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB166/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59088","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1428999,"bill_number":"HB161","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB161/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59074","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1429001,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; update reference date","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":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB174/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59096","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1429004,"bill_number":"HB165","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB165/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59087","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1429006,"bill_number":"HR52","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59120","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1429008,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"State government; open and public meetings and inspection of public records; revise certain laws","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 revise certain laws pertaining to open and public meetings and inspection of public records; to revise requirements for regular minutes of meetings subject open and public meetings laws; to revise certain privileges that are not repealed; to provide for a definition; to revise penalties for violations; to require that agencies give a written response for all records requests; to provide for claims for in camera inspection; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB167/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59089","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1429010,"bill_number":"HB170","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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB170/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59092","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1429012,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Local government; compile all notice of hearings on actions resulting in zoning decisions; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to require local governments to compile all notice of hearings on actions resulting in zoning decisions; to require the placement of such compilation on the local government's website; to provide for updates of such compilation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB186/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59110","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429015,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Income tax; qualified caregiving expenses; revise credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions, so as to revise the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB171/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59093","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1429018,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Smith, Bryan County Sheriff Clyde R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryan County Sheriff Clyde R. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59128","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1429020,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; members; elected by the General Assembly; at-large members; appointed by the Governor; provide-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia chosen from each congressional district of the state shall be elected by members of the General Assembly and at-large members of the board of regents shall be appointed by the Governor; 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59078","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1429023,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; revise prior school year requirement","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; to provide for a review procedure for scholarship calculations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB47/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59080","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1429024,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Torts; provide a cause of action against perpetrators for victims of human trafficking","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 a cause of action against perpetrators for victims of human trafficking; to provide for definitions; to provide a cause of action against certain perpetrators of human trafficking by the Attorney General on behalf of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB177/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59101","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1429027,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Harper, Doster B.; 2020-2021 National FFA President; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Doster B. Harper as the 2020-2021 National FFA President; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59130","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1429028,"bill_number":"HB190","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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB190/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59114","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1429031,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"State Cybersecurity Review Board; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, so as to establish the State Cybersecurity Review Board; to provide for membership and duties of the board; to provide for definitions; to require the board, in conjunction with the Georgia Technology Authority, to establish cybersecurity training for employees of all state agencies; to provide for adverse employment action if such training is not completed; 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB159/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59072","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1429034,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Health; certain medical personnel to administer vaccines during public health emergencies under certain conditions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize certain medical personnel to administer vaccines during public health emergencies under certain conditions; to provide for vaccination information to third parties under certain public health conditions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the administration of vaccines under vaccine protocol agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB46/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59079","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1429035,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Tax Commissioners Retirement Fund of Georgia; create; board; appointments; officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 47 and 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to create the Tax Commissioners Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide for a board; 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 that a portion of title ad valorem tax fees, penalties, and interest shall be remitted to the retirement fund instead of the county general 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":"2021-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB41/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59063","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1429038,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Local government; provide compilation of all local ordinances; require authorities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require county and municipal governing authorities to provide a compilation of all local ordinances, property maintenance codes, codes of technical regulations, and associated fines and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB187/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59111","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429039,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Royal, Sheriff Randy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Randy Royal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59125","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1429043,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"State government; maintain databases of sources of funding available to members of the public; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating general provisions of state government, so as to require officers and units of state and local government to maintain databases of sources of funding available to members of the public; to provide minimum requirements for the updating and publication of such databases; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB180/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59104","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429046,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Hardy Jr., Ralph Edgar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Edgar Hardy Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59100","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1429047,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Commerce and trade; specify that certain conduct related to the rental of real property to be used as a dwelling shall constitute an unfair trade practice","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful and examples, so as to specify that certain conduct related to the rental of real property to be used as a dwelling shall constitute an unfair trade practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB184/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59108","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429050,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Labor and industrial relations; provide new employees with copies of any notices required to be posted in the workplace; require employers","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 new employees with copies of any notices required to be posted in the workplace; 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB181/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59105","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429053,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Culloden, City of; reduce city council to five members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Culloden in the County of Monroe, approved October 24, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, Vol. II, p. 655), as amended, particularly by an Act approved December 24, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 229), an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5207), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3685), so as to reduce the city council to five members; to define the term \"councilmember\"; to provide for four-year terms of office for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for quorum and voting requirements of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB172/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59094","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1429054,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Community Health, Department of; submit state plan amendment to implement express lane enrollment in Medicaid; direct","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 direct the Department of Community Health to submit a state plan amendment to implement express lane enrollment in Medicaid; to direct the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll and renew eligible children in Medicaid, based on application data received for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB163/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59085","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1429057,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Protection of essential workers; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the protection of essential workers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59129","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1429058,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; revise duties; revise name of Sexual Offender Registration Review Board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-29, Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interference with electronic monitoring devices, \"electronic monitoring device\" defined, and penalty, appellate practice, and general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to make conforming changes; to revise electronic monitoring conditions; to provide for a response to Park v. State, 2019 Ga. LEXIS 138 (March 4, 2019); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB192/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59117","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1429061,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Crimes and offenses; aggravated strangulation by a peace officer; provide for the crime","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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB175/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59097","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1429064,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Criminal procedure; term of probation shall follow 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 provide that for certain felonies that such probation shall be for life; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB194/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59119","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1429065,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Revenue and taxation; water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST); redefine term municipality; provide for audits of tax by 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB160/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59073","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1429068,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"State government; competitive bidding evaluation factors; provide for training","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and procedures for certification of minority business enterprises and appeal of denial, so as to provide for training regarding competitive bidding evaluation factors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB188/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59112","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429071,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Resetar, John \"Jack\" Stanton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating John \"Jack\" Stanton Resetar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59127","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1429072,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Retirement and pensions; eligible large retirement system's assets that may be invested in alternative investments; increase percentage","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 limitations for the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB173/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59095","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1429075,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"General Assembly; redistricting; provide certain procedures","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 congressional districts in this state; to provide for certain hearings, information availability, procedures, and notifications; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB189/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59113","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1429076,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Economic Development, Department of; create an Entrepreneur Learner's Permit program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create an \"Entrepreneur Learner's Permit\" program; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations related to such program; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB182/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59106","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429079,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"\"Noncovered Eye Care Services Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that certain actions by health care insurers offering eye care benefit plans constitute unfair trade practices; 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":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB43/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59068","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1429082,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Congress; place a moratorium on the three main credit reporting bureaus, Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax during COVID-19 pandemic; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to place a moratorium on the three main credit reporting bureaus, Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax; suspend credit downgrades; and remove other negative impacts on personal or business credit reports during the COVID-19 pandemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59121","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1429083,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Fair Businesses Practices Act; allow actions for violations to be brought in a representative capacity","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 Businesses Practices Act,\" so as to allow actions for violations to be brought in a representative capacity; 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":"2021-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB183/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59107","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1429086,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"License Plates; two types of special and distinctive license plates for disabled veterans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for two types of special and distinctive license plates for disabled veterans; to authorize parking in specially designated parking areas upon display of certain special and distinctive license plates for disabled veterans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB48/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59081","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1430750,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Child Custody Proceedings; judicial discretion in determining the right of a surviving parent; when such surviving parent is criminally charged with the murder or voluntary manslaughter of the other parent; provide","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 provide judicial discretion in determining the right of a surviving parent to have custody of a child when such surviving parent is criminally charged with the murder or voluntary manslaughter of the other parent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB54/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59144","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1430751,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Key, Patrick Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patrick Edward Key; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59145","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1430753,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Motor vehicles; electronic submission of certain documentation required of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, secondary metals recyclers, used motor vehicle parts dealers, and scrap metal processors by the Department of Revenue; 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 electronic submission of certain documentation required of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, secondary metals recyclers, used motor vehicle parts dealers, and scrap metal processors by the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB207/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59155","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1430754,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Jim's Family Restaurant; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim's Family Restaurant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59169","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1430756,"bill_number":"HB200","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB200/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59137","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1430757,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"State holidays; second Wednesday of February of each year as National Swearing-in Day in Georgia; 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 the second Wednesday of February of each year shall be designated as \"National Swearing-in 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB208/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59156","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1430759,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"United States representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Marjorie Taylor Greene, to resign from the 117th Congress; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Marjorie Taylor Greene, to resign from the 117th Congress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR71/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59160","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1430760,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Fiscal Bills; economic analysis prior to the introduction or amendment of legislation containing tax incentives or modifying or extending existing tax incentives; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to require 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB56/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59166","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1430762,"bill_number":"HB209","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":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB209/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59157","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1430763,"bill_number":"SB50","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":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB50/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59134","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1430765,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Gordon Lee Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee softball team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class A State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59170","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1430766,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"'Georgia Family Medical Leave Act'; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the creation of a program to compensate in part for the wage loss sustained by any individual who is unable to work due to such individual's own sickness or injury, the sickness or injury of a family member, or the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a new child; to create the Family Medical Leave Fund; to provide for contributions to such fund; to provide for filing determination and payment of claims; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB55/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59162","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1430768,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Revenue and taxation; Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the computation of taxable net income, so as to provide that deductions previously taken by a taxpayer for contributions to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan shall not be recaptured if a withdrawal from the savings trust account is made by an account owner in connection with the beneficiary successfully enlisting for active duty in any branch of the armed forces 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":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB198/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59135","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1430769,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Georgia Technology Authority; power and duty to establish standards for state agencies' website design, navigation, and accessibility; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide such authority with the power and duty to establish standards for state agencies' website design, navigation, and accessibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB53/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59143","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1430770,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Red Cross Month in Georgia; March 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Red Cross and recognizing March 2021 as Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59149","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1430772,"bill_number":"HB203","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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB203/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59142","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1430773,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 2, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 2, 2021, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59148","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1430775,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a 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 definitions and to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB204/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59152","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1430776,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Fiscal Bills; economic analyses to be conducted by the state auditor for certain tax benefits upon request by the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee; provide","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 economic analyses to be conducted by the state auditor for certain tax benefits upon request by the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB57/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59164","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1430778,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"\"Dexter Mosely 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 in grades six through 12 to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities in the student's resident public school system; to provide that home study students shall complete one qualifying course during any semester the student participates in an extracurricular or interscholastic activity 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB51/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59141","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1430779,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Motor vehicles; recording of odometer readings upon certificates of title; exempt certain vehicles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of title to motor vehicles, so as to exempt certain vehicles from the recording of odometer readings upon certificates of title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB210/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59158","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1430781,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Milton, City of; charter review commission; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the charter review commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB206/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59154","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1430782,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Park Place Restaurant; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Park Place Restaurant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59167","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1430784,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"A state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting a state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050, the creation of thriving-wage green jobs, and an equitable clean energy transition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR70/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59159","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1430785,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Together Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59147","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1430787,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Health for Humanity Yogathon; January 16-31, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Health for Humanity Yogathon on January 16-31, 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59150","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1430788,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Terrell 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 Terrell County, approved April 13, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3555), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4100), 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-06-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB196/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59132","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1430789,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; violation of traffic laws or ordinance under Joshua's Law; increase additional penalty","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 remove the sunset provision relative to such law; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB202/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59140","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1430791,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"United States Congress; enact legislation placing a moratorium on negative credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact legislation placing a moratorium on negative credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR72/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59161","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1430792,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Choo Choo Bar-B-Que; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Choo Choo Bar-B-Que; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59168","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1430794,"bill_number":"HB195","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":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB195/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59131","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1430795,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Hall, Captain Andrea; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Andrea Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59146","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1430797,"bill_number":"SR39","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Act 301","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59116","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1430798,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Labor and industrial relations; use of sick leave for the care of immediate family members; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions related to the use of sick leave for the care of immediate family members; to increase the applicability of such sick leave requirements to more employers; to revise a definition; to extend the sunset provision relating to such sick leave 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":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB197/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59133","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1430800,"bill_number":"HB201","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB201/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59138","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1430801,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Family Medical Leave Fund; create","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Family Medical Leave Fund; to authorize the dedication of certain revenues to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59163","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1430803,"bill_number":"SB52","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB52/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59139","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1430804,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Insurance; framework for regulating the offering or issuance of travel insurance; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB205/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59153","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1430806,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Miller, Zelda Small; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Zelda Small Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59151","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1430807,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Motor vehicles; local governing body to apply for a permit to operate a traffic enforcement safety device which enforces the speed limit in a school zone by recorded image; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-14-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of speed limit in school zones with recorded images, civil monetary penalty, and vehicle registration and transfer of title restrictions for failure to pay penalty, so as to authorize a local governing body to apply for a permit to operate a traffic enforcement safety device which enforces the speed limit in a school zone by recorded image; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB199/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59136","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1430808,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Income Taxes; refundable earned income tax credit; rules and regulations; 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":"2021-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB58/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59165","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1432784,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Community Health, Department of; annual quality and payment reporting for health care plans and programs administered; 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 annual quality and payment reporting for health care plans and programs administered by the department; 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 include comprehensive dental and vision coverage under Medicaid for adults; to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care services; to provide for the submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB217/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59179","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1432791,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"General Assembly; pilot program to evaluate whether health notes to assess the potential health impact by proposed legislation should be required by the General Assembly; 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 applicable to the General Assembly, so as to provide for a pilot program to evaluate whether health notes to assess the potential health impact by proposed legislation should be required by the General Assembly; to provide for a definition; to provide for recommendations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB219/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59181","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1432797,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Wrens, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Wrens; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for pending matters; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB225/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59187","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1432804,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Thomson, Larry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Thomson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59218","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1432810,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Self-funded Healthcare Plan Opt-in to the Surprise Billing 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 an option for self-funded healthcare plans, exempt from state regulation under federal law, to opt in to Georgia's Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB234/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59198","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1432817,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Elections and Primaries; manner of delivery of voted absentee ballots; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the manner of delivery of voted absentee ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB68/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59219","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1432824,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Social services; individuals to buy-in to Medicaid coverage; allow","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 allow individuals to buy-in to Medicaid coverage; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Medicaid Buy-In Program; to provide for the design and administration of the program; to provide for the establishment of premiums; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for submission of a federal waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB214/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59176","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1432830,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Social services; use of telehealth options in the Medicaid program; expand","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 expand the use of telehealth options in the Medicaid program; to extend the temporary use of telehealth options during the pandemic emergency to a permanent status; to provide for certification and training of providers of medical assistance via telehealth options; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB215/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59177","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1432837,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Controlled substances; full practice authority for advance practice registered nurses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21, Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26, Title 31, Article 1 of Chapter 26 of Title 43, and Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances; health of students; pharmacies; health; registered professional nurses; and physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, and others, respectively, so as to provide full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to enact rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for statutory construction under the Medical Practice Act; to repeal a provision on delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses by physicians; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB213/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59175","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1432844,"bill_number":"HB232","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":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB232/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59196","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1432851,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Holidays and Observances; holidays observed in Georgia; 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 holidays observed in Georgia; to designate the Tuesday 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":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB64/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59213","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1432857,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Insurance; raising private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates more often than once every calendar year; prohibit insurers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to prohibit insurers from raising private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates more often than once every calendar year; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB224/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59186","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1432864,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 2, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 2, 2021, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59171","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1432871,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Elections; submission of identification in connection with absentee ballot 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the submission of identification in connection with absentee ballot applications; to provide for the submission of photocopies of voter identification documents for absentee ballot applications; to provide for requesting of absentee ballot applications through a web portal; to provide for disclaimers on certain publications distributed by nongovernmental entities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB227/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59191","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1432877,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Elections and Primaries; absentee ballot applications to certain election officials and candidates; limit the distribution","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 limit the distribution of absentee ballot applications to certain election officials and candidates; to provide for certain disclosures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB73/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59223","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1432884,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Elections and Primaries; name and designation of the precinct appears on every ballot; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that the name and designation of the precinct appears on every ballot; to provide for the use of holographic security devices on ballots; to provide for the storage and retention of absentee ballots by precinct with chain of custody; to provide for the manner of handling and processing ballots requiring duplication for processing; to provide for the maintenance of certain lists of absentee voters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB62/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59208","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1432890,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Domestic relations; additional monitoring of victim after granting of a temporary protective order; provide","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 provide for additional monitoring of the victim after the granting of a temporary protective order; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB236/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59200","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1432897,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Meeks, Adrian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adrian Meeks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR74/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59189","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1432906,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"US Representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Marjorie Taylor Greene; to resign from the 117th Congress; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Marjorie Taylor Greene, to resign from the 117th Congress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59214","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1432912,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Revenue and taxation; incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law related to temporary bonus depreciation for certain business assets","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 related to temporary bonus depreciation for certain business assets; 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":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB235/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59199","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1432919,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; funding of the deployment of certain communications services throughout this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for the funding of the deployment of certain communications services throughout this state; to change and provide for certain definitions; 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 certain powers and duties of the Public Service Commission so as to fund contributions and distributions; to provide for limitations and sunset provisions; to provide for administration of the fund; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB65/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59217","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1432925,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Georgia Foundation for Public Education; a nonprofit corporation created by the foundation to receive private donations to be used for grants to public schools; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 and Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to authorize a nonprofit corporation incorporated by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to receive private donations to be used for grants to public schools; to provide for the expiration of the Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation's authority to promote public-private partnerships and to receive private donations to be used for grants to public schools; to provide for grant criteria; to provide for the dissolution of the Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation; to revise definitions; to provide for an income tax credit for qualified education donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB66/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59215","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1432932,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"The Serving Spoon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Serving Spoon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59212","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1432938,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Insurance; revise meaning of property insurance; change parameters under which certain contracts or agreements may be canceled","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB241/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59205","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1432945,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Crimes and offenses; victims of stalking; expand applicability of protective orders","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking and granting of relief by superior courts, respectively, so as to expand the applicability of protective orders involving victims of stalking; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB231/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59195","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1432952,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Elections and Primaries; county registrars shall obtain monthly from the coroner, judge of the probate court, and funeral homes in the county identifying information about persons who died in the county during the previous month; 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 county registrars shall obtain monthly from the coroner, judge of the probate court, and funeral homes in the county identifying information about persons who died in the county during the previous month; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB72/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59222","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1432958,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Primaries and Elections; persons desiring to register to vote or update their voter registration through and application for a driver's license; indicate such desire on such application; 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 desiring to register to vote or update their voter registration through an application for a driver's license or identification card shall be required to affirmatively indicate such desire on such application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB69/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59221","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1432967,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"State government; 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":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB238/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59202","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1432973,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Sales and use tax; certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to fine arts performances or exhibitions; 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 certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to fine arts performances or exhibitions from taxation; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB226/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59190","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1432980,"bill_number":"HB228","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require the term \"BEARER NOT A U.S. CITIZEN -- NOT VOTER ID\" to be included on certain licenses, permits, and identification cards; to require the Department of Driver Services to participate 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 provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB228/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59192","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1432987,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Mental health; Department of Behavioral Health conduct or coordinate all audits of behavioral health providers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to the governing and regulation of mental health, so as to provide that the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities conduct or coordinate all audits of behavioral health providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB239/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59203","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1432993,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Education; additional QBE funding for each full-time equivalent student within a local charter school; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for additional QBE funding for each full-time equivalent student within a local charter school; to provide for a maximum amount of such funding available to each local charter school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to revise a definition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB59/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59172","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1433000,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Matthews, Charlie Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charlie Edward Matthews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR73/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59188","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1433006,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Pendergrass, Town of; transfer of duties and obligations to Jackson County; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Pendergrass, approved December 30, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 681), as amended; to provide for transfer of duties and obligations to Jackson County; to provide for transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Jackson County; to establish a special tax and service district for outstanding bonded indebtedness and other obligations; to provide for transfer of all federal and state permits and licenses; to provide for the transfer of ongoing judicial actions; to provide for the continuation of zoning and land use regulations; to provide for future proceeds of special and regular local option sales taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB222/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59184","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1433013,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services; prohibit certain actions","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 certain actions by digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services; to provide for definitions; to provide for class actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB63/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59209","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1433019,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"McMichael, Tom; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom McMichael upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59207","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1433028,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Elections and Primaries; submission of identification in connection with absentee ballot 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the submission of identification in connection with absentee ballot applications; to provide for the submission of photocopies of voter identification documents for absentee ballot applications; to provide for requesting of absentee ballot applications through a web portal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB67/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59216","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1433035,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; shall be paid in instances of a heart attack, stroke; public safety officer; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB60/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59206","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1433041,"bill_number":"HB216","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB216/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59178","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1433048,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Jackson County; board of elections and registration; provide authority to act in certain situations","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), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3682), so as to provide for the authority of the board of elections and registration to act in certain situations; to provide for the terms of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB223/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59185","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1433054,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"State government; prohibit display of monuments or memorabilia related to the Confederate States of America 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, 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, so as to remove reference to the confederate memorial; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB237/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59201","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1433061,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; certain actions by digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services; 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 certain actions by digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services; to provide for definitions; to provide for class actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB229/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59193","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1433068,"bill_number":"HB218","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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB218/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59180","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1433074,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Together Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59211","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1433081,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Elections and Primaries; a person who votes in a general election for office of US Representative or US Senate in another state; ineligible to vote in a runoff for any such offices in this state in the same election cycle; 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 a person who votes in a general election for the office of United States Representative or United States Senator in another state and subsequently moves to this state shall be ineligible to vote in a runoff for any such offices in this state in the same election cycle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB70/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59220","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1433087,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Stone Mountain Memorial Association; composition of the association; change","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 change the composition of the association; to provide for appointments and terms of office; to provide for a quorum; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB220/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59182","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1433095,"bill_number":"HB211","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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB211/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59173","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1433101,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Housing; discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; prohibit","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, Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, and fair employment practices, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; 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":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB230/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59194","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1433108,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Health; order not to resuscitate; revise parental requirement for consent","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB212/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59174","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1433115,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"State holidays; February 21 as John Lewis 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 designate February 21 as \"John Lewis Day\"; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB240/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59204","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1433121,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Local government; zoning procedures; provide for local boards of education to appoint members to local planning commissions","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 local boards of education to appoint members to local planning commissions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB221/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59183","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1433128,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Elections and Primaries; ability of poll watchers at tabulating centers to observe the vote counting process; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the ability of poll watchers at tabulating centers to observe the vote counting process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB74/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59225","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1433134,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; fair employment practices; discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; prohibit","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, Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, and fair employment practices, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; 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":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB61/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59210","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1433141,"bill_number":"HB233","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":"2021-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB233/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59197","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1433147,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Elections and Primaries; the definition of \"absentee elector\"; revise; reasons for voting by absentee ballot; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the definition of \"absentee elector\"; to provide for reasons for voting by absentee ballot; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB71/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59224","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1434660,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Racism; public health crisis in Georgia; declare","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring racism a public health crisis in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR78/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59261","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1434664,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Retirement; benefits for judges of probate courts; revise method through which certain actuarial equivalents are determined","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-11-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts, optional retirement benefits, and manner in which persons not eligible for maximum benefits at retirement may become eligible, so as to revise the method through which certain actuarial equivalents are determined; 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB263/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59257","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1434668,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Health; establish pilot program to conduct a simulated exchange for health care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits to meet their charity care requirements; 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 the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to conduct a simulated exchange for health care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits to meet their charity care requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for the design of the simulated exchange; to provide for a report; to provide for penalties for nonparticipation; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB261/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59255","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1434673,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Motor vehicles; local governing body to apply for a permit to operate a traffic enforcement safety device which enforces the speed limit in a school zone by recorded image; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-14-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of speed limit in school zones with recorded images, civil monetary penalty, and vehicle registration and transfer of title restrictions for failure to pay penalty, so as to authorize a local governing body to apply for a permit to operate a traffic enforcement safety device which enforces the speed limit in a school zone by recorded image; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB248/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59234","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1434677,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitutes 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 constitutes a misdemeanor; to revise provisions regarding 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":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB77/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59237","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1434683,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Insurance; Commissioner's enforcement authority with regard to adjusters; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to increase the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority with regard to adjusters; to provide for allowable types of remuneration; to provide for proof of financial responsibility; to provide for record keeping; to provide for certain consumer protections; to provide for advertising requirements; to provide for certain prohibited acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB254/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59248","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1434687,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of replacement licenses and permits; increase fee","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 increase the fee for issuance of replacement licenses and permits; to increase the fee for the issuance and renewal of limited driving permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB246/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59232","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1434693,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Income tax; retirement income received as benefits from service in the armed forces of the United States and the reserve components; exempt","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 exempt retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States and the reserve components thereof from taxation; 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":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB252/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59246","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1434698,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Professions and businesses; podiatry; amend a provision relating to fingerprint and criminal background checks","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to podiatry practice, so as to amend a provision relating to fingerprint and criminal background checks; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB245/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59231","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1434703,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Local government; annexation; revise provisions defining contiguous area","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 revise provisions defining contiguous area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB243/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59229","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1434707,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Clayton County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and manner of selection of the Board of Education of Clayton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, so as to provide for the manner of changing the compensation for members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB251/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59245","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1434712,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Motor vehicles; exempt fully autonomous vehicles from certain vehicle equipment requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to exempt fully autonomous vehicles from certain vehicle equipment requirements; to provide for compliance; to remove requirement for use of strobe light while operating a low-speed vehicle; to provide for means of operation of vehicle brakes and parking brakes; to revise exhaust system requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB249/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59235","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1434717,"bill_number":"HB256","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":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB256/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59250","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1434721,"bill_number":"HB257","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 additional 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB257/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59251","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1434728,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Insurance; flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for ad valorem taxes; include","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 county ad valorem taxes or county corporation taxes based upon gross direct insurance premiums shall be used; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-21","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB244/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59230","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1434732,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Education; need based HOPE scholarship and grant; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to create a need based HOPE scholarship and grant; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB259/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59253","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1434738,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Tuttle Army Health Clinic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tuttle Army Health Clinic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR75/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59262","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1434742,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Crimes and offenses; persons who are noncitizens and present in the United States without official documentation; revise terminology","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":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB264/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59258","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1434747,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Health Information Technology Day; recognize January 28, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Technology Association of Georgia Digital Health, the Georgia Chapter of the Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society, and the health information technology industry of Georgia and recognizing January 28, 2021, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59264","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1434751,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Emergency Medical Services; prudent layperson standard is not affected by the final diagnosis given; clarify","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 clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the final diagnosis given; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to also clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the final diagnosis given; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB82/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59263","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1434758,"bill_number":"HB262","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":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB262/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59256","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1434762,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Office of College and Career Transitions; change name to the 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 increased technical skills; to provide for collaboration between the Technical College System of Georgia 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":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-06","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB81/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59241","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1434767,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Uniform rules of the road; commission of an offense of distracted driving; provide for penalties","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 provide for penalties for the commission of an offense of distracted driving; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB247/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59233","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1434771,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Registration of Voters; felonies involving moral turpitude; shall not register to, remain registered to, or vote","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 enumerate the felonies involving moral turpitude whereby a person being convicted of such shall not register to, remain registered to, or vote; to provide for a definition; to provide that any person convicted of a felony and serving a term of incarceration, during such incarceration, shall not register to, remain registered to, or vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB79/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59238","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1434777,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Moore, Kevin Raymond; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin Raymond Moore on his outstanding service as an assistant principal in Lanier County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59243","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1434781,"bill_number":"SR54","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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59242","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1434788,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Sexual Assault Reform Act of 2021; 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 6A of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others; 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 definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB255/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59249","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1434792,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"\"Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization 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 standards for utilization review; to provide for statutory construction; to provide 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-01-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB80/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59240","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1434797,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Commerce and trade; cybersecurity programs to protect businesses from liability; provide standards","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB260/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59254","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1434802,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Invasion of Privacy; prohibition on electronically transmitting or posting nude or sexually explicit photographs or videos for purposes of harassing the depicted person; revise","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 revise the prohibition on electronically transmitting or posting nude or sexually explicit photographs or videos for purposes of harassing the depicted person; to provide for an increased penalty for the electronic transmission or posting to a web page that is accessible to the general public; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB78/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59239","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1434806,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Jones County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Jones County Public Facilities Authority; 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 this 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB253/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59247","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1434811,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Pari-Mutuel Betting; horse racing; on the premises of racetrack by or on behalf of the state; provide-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for pari-mutuel 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":"2021-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59227","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1434816,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Termination of Residential Lease; victims of stalking; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination of residential lease after issuance of civil family violence order or criminal family violence order, notice, and occupancy, so as to provide for lease terminations for victims of stalking; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB75/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59226","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1434822,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Americus, City of; requirement for city manager; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Americus, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5985), as amended, so as to remove a requirement for city manager; to lengthen the contract term allowed for city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB242/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59228","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1434826,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Crimes and offenses; response to State v. Williams, 2020 Ga. LEXIS 85; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to provide a response to State v. Williams, 2020 Ga. LEXIS 85 (February 10, 2020); to provide that, when a victim is under the age of 16, consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution for sodomy, aggravated sodomy, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, sexual battery, and aggravated sexual battery; to make conforming changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB258/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59252","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1434831,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Emergency Communications Authority; Next Generation 911 systems and services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 and Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency communications authority and emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, respectively, so as to provide for Next Generation 911 systems and services; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment and training of peace officers and general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to revise training requirements for communication officers; to provide for related matters; to condition effectiveness upon approval by two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB76/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59236","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1434836,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"State veterans cemetery; Augusta-Richmond County; support creation","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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR77/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59260","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1434841,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Elections; advanced voting locations in the period prior to an election; limit changes","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 limit changes to advanced voting locations in the period prior to an election; to provide notice requirements for changes of advanced voting locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB250/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59244","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1434845,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; replacement term illegal alien with 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":"2021-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR76/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59259","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1436409,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Golston, Mrs. Wilhelmenia Percell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Wilhelmenia Percell Golston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59304","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1436410,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Jones, Henrietta Laster; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henrietta Laster Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR64/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59315","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1436412,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Elections; instant run-off voting in the election of presidential 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 instant run-off voting in the election of presidential electors; to provide for the implementation of instant run-off voting; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB285/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59295","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1436413,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Local government; restrict ability of county governing authorities to reduce funding for county police departments","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 restrict the ability of county governing authorities to reduce funding for county police departments; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to municipal corporations, so as to restrict the ability of municipal or consolidated government governing authorities to reduce funding for municipal police departments; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB286/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59296","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1436415,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Courts; certain juvenile court judges; provide salary supplement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to provide for a salary supplement for certain juvenile court judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB274/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59283","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1436417,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Luten, Martha Gleason Bryan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Martha Gleason Bryan Luten; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR82/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59305","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1436418,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Conservation and natural resources; require local governments to post contents of environmental effects reports on their official websites","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to environmental policy, so as to require local governments to post contents of environmental effects reports on their official websites; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB279/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59289","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1436420,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; 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 provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB291/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59303","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1436422,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Crimes and offenses; issuance of weapons 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 weapons carry license renewal notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB281/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59291","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1436424,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Smith, Tommie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States Olympian Tommie Smith for his protest for human rights during the 1968 Summer Olympic Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR62/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59312","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1436426,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Stone Mountain Memorial Association; confederate memorial; remove references","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 remove references to the confederate memorial; to remove a requirement related to the sale of confederate memorabilia by the association; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide that government entities 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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB277/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59287","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1436428,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Royal, Sheriff Randy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Randy Royal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59271","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1436429,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975 \"; requirements for solicitations of services for corporate 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 corporate 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB86/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59278","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1436431,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Centennial Celebration in Twin City, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Centennial Celebration in Twin City, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR66/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59317","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1436434,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Education; tobacco and vapor products in course of instruction regarding alcohol and drugs; include","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 include tobacco and vapor products in the course of instruction regarding alcohol and drugs required each year for all students in grades kindergarten through 12; to revise implementation dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB287/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59297","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1436435,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Ad valorem tax; qualified timberland property; add a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of qualified timberland property, so as to add a definition; to limit the determination of fair market value to a weighted market and income approach to valuation; to revise certain requirements for certification of qualified timberland property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB282/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59292","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1436437,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the School Social Workers Association of Georgia for its work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59279","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1436439,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Fannin County High School football team; winning the 7AA Region Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Fannin County High School football team for winning the 7AA Region Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR86/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59309","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1436441,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"United States Constitution; ratify a proposed Amendment","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR80/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59301","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1436443,"bill_number":"HB269","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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB269/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59275","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1436445,"bill_number":"HB266","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB266/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59266","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1436446,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Elections; mailing and issuance of absentee ballots; provide time periods","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the time periods for the mailing and issuance of absentee ballots; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB270/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59276","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1436448,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Long, Inez S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Inez S. Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR83/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59306","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1436450,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Education; unlawful for public or private schools whose students compete against a public school to operate athletic programs that permit a person whose gender is male to participate in an athletic program that is designated for females; 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 it shall be unlawful for a public school, an institution of the University System of Georgia, or a private school whose students or teams compete against a public school to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that permit a person whose gender is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for females; to provide for a definition; to provide for remedies for violations; to waive certain immunities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB276/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59286","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1436451,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Fire protection and safety; random drug tests for certain firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, paramedics, and cardiac technicians; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25 and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to firefighter standards and training and to emergency medical services personnel, respectively, so as to require random drug tests for certain firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, paramedics, and cardiac technicians; to provide for licensure and certification of emergency medical services personnel, paramedics, and cardiac technicians previously convicted of a felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB275/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59284","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1436453,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Hospitals and nursing homes; policy during a declared public health emergency that limits patients' abilities to be visited by designated family members and friends; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to prohibit hospitals and nursing homes from instituting any policy during a declared public health emergency that limits patients' abilities to be visited by designated family members or friends as a condition precedent to obtaining or maintaining a permit to operate a hospital or nursing home; to provide for reasonable safety precautions; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB290/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59302","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1436455,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Distilled spirits; initiate a referendum election for the authorization of the issuance of licenses; provide additional method","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to provide an additional method of initiating a referendum election for the authorization of the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits; to change certain provisions relating to the procedures for calling and conducting certain referendum elections and the nullifications thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-05","last_action_date":"2021-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB273/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59282","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1436458,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Public Assistance; Medicaid public option program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the PeachCare for Kids 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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB83/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59272","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1436460,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Elections; persons who register to vote by mail shall vote for the first time in person; 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 who register to vote by mail shall vote for the first time in person; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB267/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59267","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1436462,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Hicks, Lt. Colonel Crawford; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lt. Colonel Crawford Hicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR60/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59277","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1436463,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Irwin County Indians Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Irwin County Indians football team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59269","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1436465,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Penal institutions; certain minimum periods of incarceration before parole consideration; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to require certain minimum periods of incarceration before parole consideration; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB288/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59298","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1436467,"bill_number":"SB90","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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB90/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59313","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1436468,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Elections and Primaries; chief elections assistance officer; qualifications, appointment, supervision, and duties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a chief elections assistance officer; to provide for the qualifications, appointment, supervision, and duties of such officer; to provide for election assistance coaches; to provide for the qualifications and duties of such coaches; to provide for the identification of low-performing county election superintendents; to provide for comprehensive on-site evaluation of election management practices and procedures of such low-performing counties to determine root causes of such low performance and lack of adherence to election laws and procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB89/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59310","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1436470,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Johnson, Merritt, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Merritt Johnson III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR84/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59307","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1436472,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Vaughns Sr., Lewis Debreczen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lewis Debreczen Vaughns Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR63/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59316","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1436474,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Juvenile Code; juvenile court to include children who are under 18 years of age; 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 18 years of age; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to clarify provisions regarding juveniles; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for a uniform misdemeanor citation for certain juvenile offenses; to provide for implementation; to provide for implementation committee; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB272/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59281","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1436476,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Community Health, Department of; assess one or more provider matching payments on ambulance services; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for emergency medical services, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to assess one or more provider matching payments on ambulance services for the purpose of obtaining federal financial participation for Medicaid; to provide for definitions; to provide for payment into the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to provide for penalties; to provide for the use of funds; to provide for inspection of records; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB271/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59280","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1436478,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; certain communications officers shall be eligible for membership in such fund; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide that certain communications officers shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB84/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59268","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1436479,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"\"Senator Jack Hill Veterans' Act\"; enact","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB87/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59285","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1436481,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Truluck, Barbara; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Truluck as a top five finalist for the American School Counselor Association's 2021 Counselor of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR59/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59270","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1436484,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Davenport Sr.; Robert Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Lee Davenport Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR65/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59314","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1436485,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of Class C drivers' licenses; provide for requirements","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 provide for requirements for the issuance of Class C drivers' licenses; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB289/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59299","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1436487,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"\"Max Gruver Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazing, so as to provide for an expanded definition of hazing; to provide for inclusion of minors as the subject of hazing; to provide for penalties; to provide for the Attorney General to bring civil actions against certain organizations regarding hazing incidents; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding education, so as to provide for mandatory reports of hazing related violations at schools in the state; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB85/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59273","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1436489,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 28 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to occupational therapists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact\"; to authorize the State Board of Occupational Therapy to administer the compact in this state; to provide definitions; 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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB268/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59274","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1436491,"bill_number":"HB280","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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB280/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59290","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1436493,"bill_number":"HB265","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 revise the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-02-24","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB265/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59265","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1436495,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Education; HOPE; revise definition of term Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the definition of the term \"Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar\" by removing the SAT and ACT score requirements for students who graduate from eligible high schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB283/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59293","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1436496,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Alcoholic beverages; manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; provide regulation","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 regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; to provide a definition; to permit small brewers and other brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at retail on the premises for consumption on and off of the premises; to eliminate the daily quantity limitation on sales by brewers directly to consumers; to provide for the transfer of a limited quantity of malt beverages by small brewers and brewpubs; to increase the amount of malt beverages a brewpub may sell to wholesalers; to provide for donations of malt beverages to bona fide nonprofit civic organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB278/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59288","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1436498,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Taiwan; relations with United States and 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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR85/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59308","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1436500,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Education; Georgia Teacher of the Year shall be invited to serve as advisor ex officio to the State Board of Education; 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 that the Georgia Teacher of the Year shall be invited to serve as an advisor ex officio to the State Board of Education; to provide for a nontraditional teacher certification program for members and veterans of the United States armed forces; to provide for the Professional Standards Commission to require that teacher education programs include mandatory coursework in differentiated instruction and reading fundamentals and to promote increased student enrollment in and completion of teacher education programs offered at historically black colleges and universities in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB88/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59311","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1436501,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Georgia Department of Transportation; 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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR79/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59300","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1436503,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Elections; counties and municipalities may choose to utilize instant run-off voting under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that counties and municipalities may choose to utilize instant run-off voting under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for the implementation of instant run-off voting; 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":"2021-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB284/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59294","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1438300,"bill_number":"SB92","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB92/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59326","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1438301,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Courts; interested parties may intervene and participate in dependency proceedings under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding dependency proceedings, so as to provide that interested parties may intervene and participate in dependency proceedings under certain circumstances by filing a motion for order to show cause; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements; to provide for a form by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB324/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59378","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1438303,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Insurance; health care insurers to offer group health benefit plans to hospitals to provide health insurance coverage for uninsured hospital patients; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health care insurers to offer group health benefit plans to hospitals to provide health insurance coverage for uninsured hospital patients; to provide for legislative findings; 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB321/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59375","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1438305,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Jaida 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 permit motor vehicle insurance companies to offer a reduction in premium to qualified active duty military service members for motor vehicle insurance policies; 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB303/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59344","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1438307,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Criminal Records; 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; 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB101/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59382","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1438309,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Georgia Freight Railroad Program; eligible expenditures; procedures, conditions, and limitations for public and private financing of projects; 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 eligible expenditures for the Georgia Freight Railroad Program of the Georgia Department of Transportation; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for public and private financing of projects; to revise definitions; to amend Code Section 52-2-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to composition of the Georgia Ports Authority; appointment, terms, and qualifications of members generally; filling of vacancies; election of chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary-treasurer; and quorum, so as to add the commissioner of transportation as an ex officio member of the Georgia Ports Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB98/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59341","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1438311,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Women Owned Business Day at the state capitol; March 24, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending small businesses and recognizing March 24, 2021, as Women Owned Business Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR93/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59371","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1438313,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Greek Independence Day; bicentennial anniversary; March 25, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating March 25, 2021, as the bicentennial anniversary of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR88/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59366","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1438315,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Georgia Department of Education; create a textbook and curriculum for African American studies; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to create a textbook and curriculum for African American studies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR96/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59379","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1438317,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Excise tax; revise definition of innkeeper to include marketplace facilitators; provisions","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 marketplace facilitators; to define the term \"marketplace innkeeper\"; to expand the state levy of a nightly excise tax to include all rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB317/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59359","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1438319,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Income tax; qualified citizenship expenses for low-income families; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB294/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59331","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1438321,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Moore, Francine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Francine Moore on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR74/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59347","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1438323,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Colbert, SFC Brad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SFC Brad Colbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR68/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59318","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1438325,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Insurance; revise certain tax credits","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 revise certain tax credits; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to eliminate a certain income tax deduction; to revise certain income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB311/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59353","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1438327,"bill_number":"HB318","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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB318/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59360","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1438329,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Prljaca, Lejla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lejla Prljaca; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR95/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59373","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1438331,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Military Fair Housing Act; enact","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 enact the \"Military Fair Housing Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit discriminatory housing practices; to provide for remedies; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB299/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59337","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1438333,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Daniels, Sara \"Sally\" Emily; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sara \"Sally\" Emily Daniels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR90/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59368","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1438335,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"State Government; conditions for meetings and public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; 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 conditions for meetings and public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; to provide conditions for certain agency members to participate in nonemergency meetings by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted Reconsidered Bill/Resolution By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB95/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59336","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1438337,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Crimes and offenses; training course for certain persons applying 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 firearms safety training course 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB296/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59333","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1438339,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Georgia Telehealth Act; revise","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 revise the \"Georgia Telehealth Act\"; to revise definitions; to authorize health care providers to provide telemedicine services from home; to authorize patients to receive telemedicine services from their home, workplace, or school; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB307/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59349","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1438341,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Johnson, Merritt \"Jay\", III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Merritt \"Jay\" Johnson III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR92/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59370","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1438343,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Caudell, Ruth Marie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ruth Marie Caudell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR89/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59367","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1438346,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Cobb, Kim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kim Cobb on her outstanding service as a Paulding County Board of Education member; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR73/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59339","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1438348,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Juvenile Code; revise definition of sexual exploitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 19, and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Juvenile Code, domestic relations, and child abuse records, respectively, so as to revise the definition of \"sexual exploitation\" within the Juvenile Code and concerning child abuse, the reporting of child abuse, and child abuse records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB322/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59376","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1438350,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; 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; 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB102/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59383","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1438352,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Antoinin, Henrietta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henrietta Antoinin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR94/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59372","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1438354,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB313/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59355","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1438356,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Senate Study Committe on Employee Misclassification; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Employee Misclassification; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR76/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59381","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1438358,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Revenue and taxation; medical equipment and supplies manufacturers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for a tax credit for medical equipment and supplies manufacturers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations on certain tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-18","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB304/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59345","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1438360,"bill_number":"HB314","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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB314/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59356","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1438362,"bill_number":"HB295","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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB295/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59332","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1438364,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Insurance; health care insurers to offer group health benefit plans to state and local governments to insure inmates and certain other persons in police custody; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health care insurers to offer group health benefit plans to state and local governments to insure inmates and certain other persons in police custody; to provide for legislative findings; 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB320/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59374","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1438366,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"McDuffie County; 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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR69/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59321","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1438367,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; define law enforcement officer; provisions","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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB300/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59338","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1438369,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Secretary of State; investigate feasibility of adopting EMPOWRD; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Secretary of State to investigate the feasibility of adopting EMPOWRD for use by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR97/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59380","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1438371,"bill_number":"HR87","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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR87/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59361","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1438373,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; interscholastic sports events; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that 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 that prohibits student athletes from participation in a sport at a school to which he or she transferred under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB319/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59364","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1438375,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Juvenile Code; termination of parental rights in certain cases; expedite and prioritize processes","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 expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to revise and to provide for definitions; to revise circumstances for when reasonable efforts by DFCS are not required; to revise requirements for nonreunification hearings; to provide for findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB323/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59377","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1438377,"bill_number":"HB310","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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB310/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59352","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1438379,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Revenue and taxation; proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to revise the list of professions which may be subject to such regulatory fees; to remove provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for new construction, renovation, and other construction projects; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB302/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59342","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1438381,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Veterans of Foreign Wars in Swainsboro, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 75th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Swainsboro, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR72/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59324","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1438383,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the official state language, so as to require reasonable access to public services for non-English speakers; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB297/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59334","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1438385,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Elections and Primaries; use of portable and movable polling facilities in certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the use of portable and movable polling facilities in certain circumstances; to provide for standards for such facilities; to provide for certain approvals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB93/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59325","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1438387,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Conner, Gerald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gerald Conner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR91/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59369","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1438390,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Health; local boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products to students at no charge to the students; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require local boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products to students at no charge to the students; to authorize the Department of Education to promulgate model policies and guidance for local boards of education; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB91/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59320","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1438392,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Elections and Primaries; all advance voting locations shall be open and available for voting on the day of a primary, election, or runoff for any elector of the county 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that all advance voting locations shall be open and available for voting on the day of a primary, election, or runoff for any elector of the county to vote; to provide for procedures and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB99/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59363","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1438394,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Crimes and offenses; counties adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the unincorporated areas; 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB308/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59350","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1438396,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Pharmacies; increase pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratio for providing direct supervision at any time","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-82 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties requiring professional judgment and responsibilities of a licensed pharmacist, so as to increase the pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratio for providing direct supervision at any time; to provide certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB316/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59358","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1438398,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Rivers and River Basins; dam safety; building of structures capable of being occupied in the inundation zone of a category II dam; 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 structures capable of being occupied in the inundation zone of a category II dam or a dam not classified pursuant to Code Section 12-5-375 without prior certification from a licensed engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensed professional to perform and certify a breach of the inundation zone of a category II dam or a dam not classified pursuant to Code Section 12-5-375; to provide for filing of the certified breach analysis; to provide for liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB94/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59328","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1438400,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Revenue and taxation; repeal certain income tax credits; revise certain sales tax exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal certain income tax credits; to revise certain sales tax exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB312/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59354","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1438402,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"State Government; this state shall observe standard 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 standard time year round until such time as Congress authorizes the states to observe daylight savings time; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB100/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59365","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1438404,"bill_number":"HB309","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB309/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59351","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1438406,"bill_number":"HB301","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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB301/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59340","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1438408,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; remove certain training requirements for members of county boards of equalization following their initial training for their first term","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 certain training requirements for members of county boards of equalization following their initial training for their first term; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59329","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1438410,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Tate, Virginia C. Barnett; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Virginia C. Barnett Tate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR75/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59343","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1438412,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Notaries Public; identification of persons for whom notaries perform notarial acts shall be evidenced; valid Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB96/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59327","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1438414,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Corporations, partnership, and associations; corporations may hold shareholders' meetings by means of remote communication; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings, so as to provide that a corporation may hold annual shareholders' meetings and special shareholders' meetings by means of remote communication; to provide for requirements for such meetings by remote communication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB306/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59348","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1438416,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Veterans Bill of Rights; enact","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 Veterans Bill of Rights; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensing practices; to provide for education waivers and requirements; to provide for collaborations for general health and mental health resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB298/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59335","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1438418,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Motor vehicles; special parking permits issued to persons with disabilities to include a photograph; 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 parking permits issued to persons with disabilities to include a photograph of the person issued the permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB293/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59330","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1438420,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Mason, Reverend John H. and First Lady Maudriella; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend John H. and First Lady Maudriella Mason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR70/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59322","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1438422,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; 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":"2021-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB315/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59357","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1438424,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Nail, Robin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robin Nail upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR71/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59323","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1438426,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Professions and businesses; massage therapy; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of massage therapy, so as to revise a definition; to revise a provision relating to continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB305/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59346","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1438428,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Porter, Linda Gayle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Linda Gayle Porter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR67/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59319","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1438430,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"In-State Resident Status of Students; university system policy of out-of-state tuition differential waivers; codify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-66 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of in-state resident status of students for tuition or fees, so as to codify the university system policy of out-of-state tuition differential waivers; to require that a certain percentage of such waivers be allowed for certain institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB97/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59362","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1439680,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Dollar, Pastor Creflo and Pastor Taffi; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Creflo Dollar and Pastor Taffi Dollar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR77/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59384","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1439682,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Insurance; diagnostic examinations for breast cancer shall not be treated less favorably than screening examinations for breast cancer with respect to 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 shall not be treated 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":"2021-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB103/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59385","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1441331,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Education; suspend school system ratings and report cards for the 2020-2021 school year","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 suspend school and school system ratings and report cards for the 2020-2021 school year, subject to certain exceptions; to provide that for the purposes of designating high needs schools, a school's school climate rating for the 2019-2020 school year shall apply to the 2020-2021 school year as well; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB329/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59394","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1441334,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Texas Woman's University; Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR115/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59451","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441336,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Health; licensure and regulation of community midwives; 'Georgia Community Midwife Act'","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 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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB111/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59434","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1441339,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2021, as National Coalition of 100 Black Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR99/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59435","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1441341,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Motor vehicles; drivers' licenses; provide waiver of reinstatement and restoration fees for certain persons","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the waiver of reinstatement and restoration fees for certain persons; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB330/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59395","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1441344,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Ethics in Government Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to revise the powers and duties of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; to provide for and revise a short title; to revise definitions; to revise procedures for the initiation of complaints; to revise requirements for certain accounts, the disposition and expenditure of certain contributions, filings, registrations, and records of accounts; to revise how maximum contribution limits are implemented; to revise purposes requiring registration with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB333/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59399","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1441346,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Labor and industrial relations; jury duty participation; provide certain benefits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to provide certain benefits related to jury duty participation; to provide for employees to maintain the same benefits of employment even though their attendance is required for jury duty or for other judicial processes; to provide certain unemployment benefits for individuals who serve as jurors; to change a definition; to provide for a tax deduction for certain child care costs to individuals who serve as jurors; to provide employers with an income tax credit for certain expenses incurred in hiring temporary replacement employees to perform the job duties of employees who serve as jurors; to provide for a definition; to provide for certain conditions and limitations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB350/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59422","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1441349,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Congress; avoid any federal action that infringes on the constitutional power of states to manage, control, and administer elections; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION opposing the measures set out in H.R. 1 and S. 1 and urging the Congressional Delegation to avoid any federal action that infringes on the constitutional power of states to manage, control, and administer elections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR98/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59398","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1441351,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"National Gun Violence Survivors Week in Georgia; February 1-7, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1-7, 2021, as National Gun Violence Survivors Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR111/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59447","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1441354,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Game and fish; rebuttable presumption of violation by individuals in possession of hunting paraphernalia while on others' lands; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of permission to hunt on lands of another, written permission, enforcement, and immunity of landowner from civil liability, so as to provide for a rebuttable presumption of violation of said Code section by individuals in possession of hunting paraphernalia while on others' lands; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB343/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59410","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1441357,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of veterans' driver's licenses; revise 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 drivers' licenses, so as to revise qualifications for issuance of veterans' driver's licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB340/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59407","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1441359,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Georgia Voting Verification Act; enact","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Division of Forensic Services, so as to provide for the establishment of a section of handwriting analysis in the Division of Forensic Services; to provide for its staffing and duties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB351/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59423","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1441362,"bill_number":"HB352","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 Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for all 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 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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB352/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59424","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1441365,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Stephens, Pastor Mike; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Mike Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR79/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59387","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1441368,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR81/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59405","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1441370,"bill_number":"HR117","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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR117/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59431","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1441374,"bill_number":"HB335","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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB335/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59401","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1441376,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Agriculture; hemp farming; compliance with federal laws and regulations; 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 for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for history reports; to provide for disposal of lots of hemp; to provide for sampling and random testing of hemp; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-07","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB336/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59402","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1441379,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"\"After School Recess 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 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB110/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59416","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1441382,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Public Property; provisions regarding writing off small amounts due to the state; extend automatic repeals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to public property, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding writing off small amounts due to the state; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding nonlapsing revenue of institutions in the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB109/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59417","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1441384,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Mantaro, Shannon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shannon Mantaro; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59439","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441387,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Dooley, Dr. Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Frank Dooley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR104/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59440","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441389,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Labor and industrial relations; unemployment benefits; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide the date on which a claim for unemployment benefits shall be deemed to have been filed; to provide for the payment of certain unemployment benefits if an initial decision as to an individual's claim has not be made within a certain time period; to provide that certain unemployment benefits paid to an individual shall not be considered an overpayment of benefits; to provide for the payment of an additional amount by the department if a determination is not made within a certain number of days; to require reporting of such activity to the district attorney; 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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB348/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59420","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1441392,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Waste Management; distribution of certain bags made of plastic film and items made of polystyrene foam by certain retail establishments; 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 and items made of polystyrene foam 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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB104/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59386","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1441394,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Public utilities; one-time right of way permit fee and reduce annual right of way use fees; establish","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 telephone service general provisions, so as to establish a one-time right of way permit fee and reduce annual right of way use fees as due compensation paid to municipal authorities by telephone companies that do not have retail, end user customers located within the boundaries of the municipal authority; to provide certain notice requirements; to establish a civil penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB328/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59393","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1441397,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Ga. Recyclers Association, the Ga. Recycling Coalition, & the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries & their employees; essential part of the supply chain process needed for manufacturing; economic contributions to Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Recyclers Association, the Georgia Recycling Coalition, and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their employees as an essential part of the supply chain process needed for manufacturing and commending them for their economic contributions to Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR114/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59450","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1441400,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Elections; revise definition of absentee elector","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 definition of \"absentee elector\"; to provide for reasons for voting by absentee ballot; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB325/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59390","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1441403,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Ellin, Martin \"Marty\" Louis; grand occasion of his retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Martin \"Marty\" Louis Ellin upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR109/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59445","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1441406,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Pelham, City of; reduce size of city council; revise powers of mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham, approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3859), so as to reduce the size of the city council; to revise the power of the mayor to vote at city council meetings; to revise when newly elected mayors or council members take office; to provide for election by plurality of votes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB357/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59429","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1441408,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Alhadeff, Mary Anne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Anne Alhadeff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR101/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59437","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441411,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"West, Eleanor \"Sandy\" Torrey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eleanor \"Sandy\" Torrey West; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR100/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59436","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1441413,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Brookhaven, City of; filling mayor and councilmembers vacancies; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB341/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59408","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1441416,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Juvenile Code; revise certain definitions; codify best practices; remove inconsistencies","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 revise certain definitions; to codify best practices; to remove inconsistencies; to provide for the timing of certain hearings and filings; to provide for the provision of certain reports; to provide for the appointment of guardians ad litem and their powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB349/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59421","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1441419,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Harris, Pastor Douglas Eugene \"Doug\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Douglas Eugene \"Doug\" Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR80/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59388","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1441422,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"State-Wide Probation System; conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; revise","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, and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide probation system, so as to revise the conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB105/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59433","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1441424,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Superior courts; clerks; notaries public; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts and general provisions regarding notaries public; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions and inspection of public records; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 19th, 17th, 22nd","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB334/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59400","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1441426,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR113/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59449","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1441428,"bill_number":"HB344","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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB344/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59411","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1441431,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Sardis, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Sardis; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB331/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59396","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1441435,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Sales and use tax; certain tangible personal property; extend sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset provision for an exemption for sales taxes on certain tangible personal property sold or used to maintain, refit, or repair a boat during a single event; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB337/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59403","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1441437,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Gavalis, Mr. Joseph; Distinguished Older Georgian for 2021; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Joseph Gavalis as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR106/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59442","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1441440,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Labor and industrial relations; prohibition of age discrimination in employment; change age of individuals protected","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of age discrimination in employment, so as to change the age of individuals protected by such prohibition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB356/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59428","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1441442,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Jarom's Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB346/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59413","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1441445,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Hynes, Dr. Thomas J.; occasion of his retirement from Clayton State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas J. Hynes upon the occasion of his retirement from Clayton State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR110/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59446","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1441447,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Motor vehicles; clarify what constitutes an obstruction for purposes of exceptions to when a vehicle is to drive on the right side of roadway","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB353/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59425","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1441450,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 23, 2021; urging schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to address the profound educational impact of dyslexia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2021, 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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR105/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59441","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1441452,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to prevent organized retail crime; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for certain record-keeping and reporting requirements for the sale and purchase of stored value cards; to provide for certain record-keeping and reporting requirements for the sale of goods by third-party sellers on online marketplaces; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for confidentiality; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft, so as to define certain terms relating to retail property fencing, shoplifting, and refund fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB327/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59392","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1441455,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Henson, Senator Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Steve Henson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR107/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59443","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441458,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Gwinnett Ballet Theatre; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR112/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59448","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1441460,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Henson, Representative Michele; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Michele Henson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR102/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59438","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441464,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Education; multi-tiered system of supports; include wraparound services to be provided prior to expelling or assigning a student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive or cumulative days","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-742 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to multi-tiered system of supports prior to suspension or expulsion for certain students, so as to include wraparound services in the multi-tiered system of supports to be provided prior to expelling or assigning a student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year; to provide a definition of wraparound services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB106/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59418","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1441466,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Professions and businesses; certain advertisements related to plumbing; prohibit","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 prohibit certain advertisements related to plumbing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB342/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59409","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1441469,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Hunnicutt, Malcolm; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and public service of Malcolm Hunnicutt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR108/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59444","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1441472,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to transfer the direction and supervision of Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the transfer of the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Labor, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on state property; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB108/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59414","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1441475,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Georgia Environmental Justice Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to create the Environmental Justice Commission; to provide a short title; to define certain terms; to provide for membership; to provide for the duties of the commission; to provide that as a prerequisite for obtaining certain permits in neighborhoods consisting of persons of color or from low-income families applicants shall take certain actions to mitigate health hazards; to provide that governmental agencies shall consider the disproportionate effect of environmental hazards on people of color or people from low-income families in implementing certain environmental policies; to provide that no person in Georgia shall be excluded from any state funded program or activity because of race, color, or national origin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB339/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59406","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441477,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Cline, Pastor Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the work and life of Pastor Bill Cline; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR78/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59389","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1441480,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Elections; voting devices or systems used in this state shall not utilize any form of wireless network cards or wireless technology; 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 voting devices or systems used in primaries, elections, and runoffs in this state shall not utilize any form of wireless network cards or wireless technology; to provide for the removal or disabling of such cards or technology before using such systems or devices in voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB326/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59391","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1441483,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Postsecondary Education Grants; waiver of tuition and all fees, for qualifying foster and adopted students by units of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education grants for foster children and adopted children, so as to provide for the waiver of tuition and all fees, including mandatory rooming and board fees, for qualifying foster and adopted students by units of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, subject to certain exceptions; to provide for such exceptions; to provide for student qualifications; to provide for the involvement and duties of the Division of Family and Children Services; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB107/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59415","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1441485,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"State sexual offender registry; assessment classifications; revise certain risk","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-1-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petition for release from registration requirements, so as to revise certain risk assessment classifications regarding the state sexual offender registry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB347/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59419","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1441488,"bill_number":"HB345","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), as amended, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB345/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59412","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1441490,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Abrams, Stacey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stacey Abrams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR118/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59432","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1441493,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of veterans' driver's licenses; revise 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 drivers' licenses, so as to revise qualifications for issuance of veterans' driver's licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB338/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59404","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1441495,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"State Board of Cemeterians and Funeral Service; report suspected unlawful activity to the sheriff's office and the Attorney General; 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 the State Board of Cemeterians and the State Board of Funeral Service to report suspected unlawful activity to the sheriff's office and the Attorney General; to require the Attorney General to provide notice of such suspected unlawful activity to the appropriate prosecuting attorney; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB354/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59426","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1441498,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry; inclusion of building products in construction; provisions","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 provide for definitions; to allow participants in the registry to voluntarily report the utilization of carbon sequestration and embodied carbon results; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB355/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59427","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1441500,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"American Heart Month; February 2021; rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2021 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59452","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1441503,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Emergency Management Act; provide when a declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the Governor shall expire","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to provide when a declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the Governor shall expire; to provide for extensions by the General Assembly; to provide for limitations on emergency powers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB358/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59430","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1441505,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Contracts; covenants in agreements between employers and low-wage employees that restrict competition after term of employment; 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 covenants in agreements between employers and low-wage employees that restrict competition after the term of employment; to require employers to provide prior notification to employees and prospective employees whose employment is conditioned upon the acceptance of a contract containing such covenants; to provide courts with the power to use competition restrictions as remedial measures; 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":"2021-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB332/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59397","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1444198,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Crimes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Crimes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR120/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59522","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1444200,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Controlled substances; Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedules I, II, III, 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":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB367/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59467","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1444202,"bill_number":"SB142","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 O.C.G.A., 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 amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of the lottery game of sports wagering; to provide for violations and penalties; 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":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB142/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59534","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1444204,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Georgia Women's Care (Child Care Alternatives, Resources, and Education) Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the arrests of pregnant women; to provide that women who have been arrested are offered pregnancy testing upon detention; to enact a provision regarding delayed sentencing for postpartum female inmates; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to revise provisions relating to the treatment of pregnant and postpartum female inmates; to provide for the reporting of certain information; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB377/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59520","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1444207,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Environmental Protection Division; effective date for standards, rules, and regulations; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to revise an effective date for standards, rules, and regulations; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to revise a defined term; to amend Code Section 52-7-26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penalty regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to revise the effective date of rules and regulations related to penalty; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-27","last_action_date":"2021-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB362/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59462","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1444210,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Solicitors-General of State Courts; honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide for the honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; to provide for qualifications; to provide for certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB120/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59473","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1444212,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Searches with Warrants; use of no-knock search warrant in certain circumstances; prohibit","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 in certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to revise provisions regarding the issuance of search warrants and the use of force in executing a search warrant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB133/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59497","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1444216,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Sheriff Philip Street Memorial Intersection; Dade County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Philip Street and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR88/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59478","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1444218,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Arrest by Law Enforcement Officers; the duty to intervene; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to provide for the duty to intervene; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB124/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59482","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444220,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; certain peace officers be equipped with audio and video recording devices for recording all activities while on duty; 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 that certain peace officers be equipped with audio and video recording devices for recording all activities while on duty; to provide for definitions; to provide for a public disclosure exception; to provide for penalties; to provide for grant funding; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the inspection of public records, so as to provide for the release under certain circumstances of such audio and video recordings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB129/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59481","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1444224,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program; repeal 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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB382/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59515","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1444226,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Tate, J. B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of J.B. Tate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR121/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59524","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1444228,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Children and Youth Services; registration of maternity supportive house residences to provide housing for pregnant women; provide","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 additional 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB116/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59458","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1444232,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Georgia Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council; create","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 create the Georgia Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council; to provide for its membership, officers, committees, staff, funding, duties, and powers; to provide for administrative support; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB128/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59486","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1444235,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Elections; registration through an application for driver's license; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that persons desiring to register to vote or update their voter registration through an application for a driver's license or identification card shall be required to affirmatively indicate such desire on such application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB366/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59466","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1444237,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Life Insurance; life insurers' requirement to review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' life insurance policy locator service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for life insurers' requirement to review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' life insurance policy locator service; to provide for reporting; to provide for the Commissioner to prescribe reporting; to provide for a sunset provision for reporting requirements; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB113/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59453","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1444240,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Arrest by Private Persons; repeal the 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; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB136/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59492","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444242,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols; placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller upon the capitol grounds of the 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB140/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59495","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1444245,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Bremen, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Bremen to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59508","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1444249,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Edison, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Edison; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB361/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59461","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1444251,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Health; term limits for members of joint hospital authorities; provide","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 provide for term limits for members of joint hospital authorities; to provide that joint hospital authorities that lease certain hospitals are subject to limitations on utilization of revenues; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB370/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59503","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1444253,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Life Insurance; annual notification to 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":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB112/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59454","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1444256,"bill_number":"HB381","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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB381/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59514","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1444259,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Bacon 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 Bacon County, approved February 20, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2713), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Bacon 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB376/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59509","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1444262,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Probate Judge Jon Payne Memorial Intersection; Chattooga County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Probate Judge Jon Payne and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR86/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59475","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1444265,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; possession of certain property from the United States Department of Defense by certain local law enforcement agencies; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB130/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59480","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1444267,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Elections; county registrars obtain information about persons who died in the county during the previous month; 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 county registrars shall obtain monthly from the coroner, judge of the probate court, and funeral homes in the county identifying information about persons who died in the county during the previous month; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB373/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59506","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1444269,"bill_number":"SB137","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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB137/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59494","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1444273,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Airport Infrastructure and Improvements; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Airport Infrastructure and Improvements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Act 302","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR84/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59470","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1444275,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for projects of regional significance; extend sunset date","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 extend the sunset date for the exemption for projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB359/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59459","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1444278,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Elections and Primaries; immediate counting and tabulation of ballots after the close of the polls until such counting and tabulation is completed; 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 immediate counting and tabulation of ballots after the close of the polls until such counting and tabulation is completed; to provide notice of number of ballots cast; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB141/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59533","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1444281,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"State Tort Claims; certain immunities from the actions of certain law enforcement officers; 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 officers alleged to have committed misconduct or a violation of law while acting within the scope of official duties shall be subject to lawsuit or liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB126/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59489","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444284,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Professions and businesses; exempt persons having completed Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training from required fingerprint submission for application to be licensed as a private guard, watchman, or patrolman","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-38-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of armed employees of private detective and private security businesses, qualifications, continuing education, fingerprints, license card, and suspension, so as to exempt persons having completed Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training from required fingerprint submission for application to be licensed as a private guard, watchman, or patrolman; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB364/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59464","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1444286,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Pierce County Bears football team; winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County Bears football team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR124/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59527","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1444289,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Certain public officials; prohibited from lobbying for five years after terminating employment or leaving office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide that certain public officers shall be prohibited from registering as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying for a period of five years after terminating employment or leaving office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB386/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59519","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1444291,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; seizure of property subject to civil forfeiture only upon a criminal conviction; authorize","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 authorize the seizure of property subject to civil forfeiture only upon a criminal conviction; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB139/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59499","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444294,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Grand Jury, Crimes and Offenses, Procedure for Indictment; provision regarding no duty to retreat prior to the use of force; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-71, Title 16, and Code Section 17-7-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of grand jury, crimes and offenses, and procedure for indictment or special presentment of peace officer for crime in performance of duties, notification, and rights of officer, respectively, so as to repeal the provision regarding no duty to retreat prior to the use of force; to correct cross-references; to repeal the defense of self or others as an absolute defense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB135/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59501","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444298,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act,\"; scheduled recess periods of 30 minutes each school day for students in kindergarten through grade eight; 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 regarding the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for scheduled recess periods of 30 minutes each school day for students in kindergarten through grade eight; to provide that recess periods shall be considered instructional time to avoid lengthening the school day; to provide that recess periods shall not be withheld from students for disciplinary purposes; to provide for policies of local boards; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB122/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59485","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1444300,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Lowe, Robert \"Wayne\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert \"Wayne\" Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR91/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59493","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1444302,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motor vehicle; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motor vehicle; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on such policies; to require officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of drivers and passengers under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB134/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59500","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1444305,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Permits for Vehicles; issuance of an annual forest product permit for certain vehicles and loads exceeding weight and dimension maximums; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits for vehicles and loads of excess weight and dimensions, so as to provide for issuance of an annual forest product permit for certain vehicles and loads exceeding weight and dimension maximums; to provide for fees for such permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB118/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59477","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1444307,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employment security benefits; provisions","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 allow applicants for benefits to obtain their personnel files when their claims are contested by their former employers; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Labor to modify the separation notice; to sanction employers who fail to timely deliver personnel files; to prohibit the admissibility of an uncontested claim; to require the Commissioner of Labor to enact rules or regulations relating to uncontested claims for benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB380/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59513","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1444312,"bill_number":"HB379","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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB379/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59512","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1444315,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Aaron, Hank; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hank Aaron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR92/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59532","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1444317,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Education; definition for the term gender; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs, so as to provide a definition for the term \"gender\"; to provide for the classification of athletic events or activities based on gender; to provide for a waiver process; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB372/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59505","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1444319,"bill_number":"SR82","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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR82/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59455","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1444323,"bill_number":"HB374","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB374/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59507","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1444325,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Election and Term of Members; members of the House of Representatives shall serve four-year terms of office; provide","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the House of Representatives shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the Senate shall serve six-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR83/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59469","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1444328,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Department of Human Services; offenses of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first and second degrees; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, the Georgia Crime Information Center, penal institutions, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to revise the offenses of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first and second degrees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB117/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59471","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1444331,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Marchman, Willie F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Willie F. Marchman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR125/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59528","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1444333,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Bridges, William \"Pete\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"Pete\" Bridges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR123/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59526","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1444336,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Arrest by Law Enforcement Officers; use of force maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain; prohibit officers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to prohibit officers from use of force maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB132/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59498","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444339,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Physicians; job description submission to Georgia Composite Medical Board; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide that job descriptions entered into between physicians and physician assistants are not required to be submitted to or approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to authorize physicians to delegate the authority to physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB369/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59502","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1444342,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Senator Johnny Isakson Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States Senator Johnny Isakson and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-06","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR119/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59521","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1444344,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Permit Required for Burning Woods, Lands, and Marshes or Other Flammable Vegetation; except certain yard waste from permitting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit required for burning woods, lands, marshes, or other flammable vegetation, and exceptions, so as to except certain yard waste from permitting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB119/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59472","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1444348,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR87/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59476","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1444350,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Economic Development, Department of; regulate removal of call centers from this state","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 regulate the removal of call centers from this state; to provide for civil penalties; 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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB360/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59460","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1444352,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Perjury; false statements made in police reports by law enforcement officers; expand the offense of perjury","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perjury and related offenses, so as to expand the offense of perjury to include false statements made in police reports by law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB121/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59483","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444355,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"General Assembly members; family members prohibited from lobbying; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide that a person who is a family member of a member of the General Assembly shall be prohibited from registering as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB387/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59510","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1444358,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Arrest by Law Enforcement Officers; kinetic impact projectiles in the use of force; prohibit officers from using","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to prohibit officers from using kinetic impact projectiles in the use of force; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB125/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59487","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444361,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"State government; certain contracts; Israel; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to prohibit the state from entering into certain contracts with an individual or company unless such contracts contain a certification that such individual or company does not presently conduct a boycott of Israel and will not conduct such a boycott for the duration of such contract; to exclude certain contracts from these requirements; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB383/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59516","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1444364,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; employ beneficiaries; permit public school systems","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 public school systems to employ beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as classroom teachers in a full-time capacity in an area of highest need determined for the Regional Education Service Agency to which such public school system is assigned; 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 a performance audit; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB385/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59518","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1444366,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Elections; printed absentee ballot applications shall have the election cycle for which they are to be used printed on the application; 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 printed absentee ballot applications shall have the election cycle for which they are to be used printed on the application; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB365/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59465","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1444368,"bill_number":"HB378","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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB378/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59511","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1444372,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Drivers' Licenses; instructional course; educating drivers and the public on best practices to implement when interacting with law enforcement officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding drivers' licenses, so as to provide for an instructional course or presentation educating drivers and the public on the best practices to implement when interacting with law enforcement officers; to provide for duties by the Department of Driver Services and the Department of Public Safety; to provide for instructional content; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB115/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59456","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1444375,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Persons who are 17 years of age; register to vote and vote in elections; 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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR128/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59523","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1444377,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"\"Permanent Classroom 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 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 data collection; to provide for required plans of actions; to address certain deficiencies; 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":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB123/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59484","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1444380,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Evidence; certain proceedings may be conducted by video conference; 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 provide for requirements for such proceedings; to authorize judges to order a prisoner's appearance in court; to provide that attorney-client privilege shall be preserved; to provide for the maintenance of certain records; 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 related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB371/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59504","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1444382,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; revise definitions","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 definitions relative to the protection of elder persons; to remove enhanced penalties for certain offenses against persons 65 years of age or older or employees, agents, or volunteers at long-term care facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB363/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59463","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1444385,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; primary law enforcement agency for investigating certain deaths; provisions","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 provide that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall perform as the primary law enforcement agency for identifying and investigating the death of any person under the age of 18 years or when such persons are victims of homicide; to provide for jurisdiction; to revise the powers of agents of the bureau for such purposes; to provide for subpoena powers for such purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB368/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59468","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1444388,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Atlanta Technology and Energy Enhancement Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Atlanta Technology and Energy Enhancement Authority; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to define certain terms; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for quorums and filling of vacancies; to provide for dissolution of the authority upon certain conditions; 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 this Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB388/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59531","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1444391,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Cousineau, Colleen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Colleen Cousineau upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR90/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59491","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1444393,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Professions and Businesses; grounds for refusing to grant or revoking a license; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to revise the grounds for refusing to grant or revoking a license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB114/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59457","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1444397,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Pierce County Bears Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County Bears football team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR85/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59474","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1444399,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; basic and in-service training courses on post-traumatic stress disorder; establish","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 establish basic and in-service training courses on post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB127/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59488","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1444401,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Pinecrest Academy football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pinecrest Academy football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR126/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59529","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1444404,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Prosecuting Attorneys; 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB131/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59490","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1444407,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Lewis, Ella Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ella Mae Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR122/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59525","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1444410,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Park Place Restaurant; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Park Place Restaurant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR89/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59479","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1444413,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of traffic citation to vehicle owner in lieu of individual operating 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB384/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59517","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1444415,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Merritt, June; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating June Merritt upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR127/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59530","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1444417,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies engage in 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 engage in vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB138/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59496","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1446939,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"McGarity, Greg; decade of outstanding leadership as the J. Reid Parker director of athletics at the University of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Greg McGarity for a decade of outstanding leadership as the J. Reid Parker director of athletics at the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR134/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59579","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1446940,"bill_number":"HB401","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 applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB401/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59562","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1446943,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Courts; revise when superior courts are authorized to use alternative locations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to revise when superior courts are authorized to use alternative locations; to provide for criteria; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB405/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59566","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1446947,"bill_number":"HR143","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, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Harris, Macon, Montgomery, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Rabun, Talbot, Troup, Walton, Ware, and Washington 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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR143/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59590","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1446950,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Tucker, Monye; 2020 Male Competitor of the Year; inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending World Champion Monye Tucker for being inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the 2020 Male Competitor of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR138/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59583","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1446953,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Berkowitz, Richard I.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Richard I. Berkowitz upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR94/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59536","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1446957,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; revise 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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB404/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59565","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1446960,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Labor and industrial relations; specific allocation between a professional employer organization and a coemployer client as to the responsibility to obtain worker's compensation coverage for the employees of the coemployer; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional employer organizations and rights, powers, and responsibilities, so as to require specific allocation between a professional employer organization and a coemployer client as to the responsibility to obtain workers' compensation coverage for the employees of the coemployer; 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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB397/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59552","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1446963,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Charles R. Lusk Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles R. Lusk and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR96/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59539","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1446967,"bill_number":"HB402","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 the term \"retaliation\"; to extend the statute of limitations regarding public employer retaliation; to provide for a misdemeanor offense for violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB402/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59563","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1446970,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR139/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59584","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1446973,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Pullen, Pastor Terrace Derrell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Terrace Derrell Pullen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR133/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59578","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1446976,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Elections and Primaries; counties and municipalities; advance voting on Saturday and Sunday prior to the day of a primary, election, or runoff; 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 counties and municipalities, at their option, may conduct advance voting on the Saturday and Sunday immediately prior to the day of a primary, election, or runoff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB147/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59542","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1446980,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Income tax; retirement income received as benefits from service in the armed forces of the United States and the reserve components; exempt","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 exempt retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States and the reserve components thereof from taxation; 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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB407/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59569","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1446981,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Elections; audits of certain primaries and 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for audits of certain primaries and elections; to provide for procedures; to provide for access to election records for such auditors; to provide for public access to the results of such audits; to provide for the audit of specific elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB406/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59567","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1446985,"bill_number":"HB400","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 definitions; to provide for rules and standards of operation; to provide for booting fees; to provide for notice and sign requirements; to require a regulatory permit issued by a local government for the lawful operation of vehicle immobilization services; to provide for certain preemptions of local regulation; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for regulatory fees to be paid to certain local governments; to provide for revocation of permit; to provide for certain causes of action; 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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB400/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59561","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1446988,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Anderson, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jimmie \"MaDaddy\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the life of Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jimmie \"MaDaddy\" Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR137/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59582","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1446991,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Housing Authorities; ability of city housing authorities to operate outside municipal boundaries without authorization; limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for housing authorities, so as to limit the ability of city housing authorities to operate outside municipal boundaries without authorization; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB144/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59540","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1446995,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Board of Community Affairs; approving transfer of Forsyth County from Georgia Mountains Regional Commission to Atlanta Regional Commission; ratify action","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying the action of the Board of Community Affairs approving of the transfer of Forsyth County from the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission to the Atlanta Regional Commission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR130/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59575","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1446999,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR141/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59586","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1447002,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2021, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR132/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59577","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1447005,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Revenue and taxation; Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the computation of taxable net income, so as to provide that deductions previously taken by a taxpayer for contributions to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan shall not be recaptured if a withdrawal from the savings trust account is made by an account owner upon or after the beneficiary's successful completion of two years of active duty service in any branch of the armed forces 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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB399/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59560","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1447009,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Vandiver, James Russell; successful life; Jackson County, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the successful life of James Russell Vandiver of Jackson County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR136/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59581","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1447012,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"2021 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to create the 2021 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; to state legislative findings and intent; to make provisions relative to legislative procedure for consideration of legislation recommended by the council and the special joint committee; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB148/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59556","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1447015,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, and the Susan Jolley-Awareness Program; exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, and the Susan Jolley Awareness Program for their exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR140/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59585","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1447019,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"South Georgia Regional Information Technology Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the South Georgia Regional Information Technology Authority, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4336), as amended; to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB396/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59551","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1447022,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Prosecuting 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 prosecuting attorneys, so as to create the Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission; to provide for definitions; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB411/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59573","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1447025,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"2020 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Callaway Cavaliers for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR93/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59535","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1447027,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Revenue and taxation; business enterprises; remove the job cap","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions for taking job tax credit by business enterprises and calculating credit, so as to remove the job cap; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB398/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59559","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1447031,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Primaries and 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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB149/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59558","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1447034,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; establish","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 establish the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and affirmative defenses; to provide for criminal penalties; to require a notice by certain firearm dealers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB146/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59543","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1447038,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Bingo; transfer regulatory authority from Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Secretary of State","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bingo, so as to transfer regulatory authority over bingo from the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Secretary of State; to revise definitions; to provide for transfer of authority and continuity of regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB410/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59572","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1447041,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act; revise duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act,\" so as to revise the duties of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children and the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children in regard to legal representation in dependency proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB403/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59564","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1447044,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"LeFevre, Ellender Smith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ellender Smith LeFevre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR135/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59580","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1447048,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Dawkins, Reverend Dr. Clifton E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Clifton E. Dawkins on his outstanding service as a pastor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR98/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59555","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1447051,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Sales and use tax; definition of high-technology data center minimum investment threshold; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48, relating to general provisions for sales and use taxes, so as to revise the definition of \"high-technology data center minimum investment threshold\" with respect to an exemption; to revise the definitions of \"manufacture of tangible personal property\" and \"manufacturer\" to include data processing, hosting, and related services with respect to an exemption for certain machinery, equipment, and energy used in manufacturing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB393/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59548","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1447054,"bill_number":"HB408","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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB408/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59570","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1447058,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Lewis, Ella Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ella Mae Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR97/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59553","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1447062,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"The Professional Counselors Licensure Compact Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise certain licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Professional Counselors Licensure Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to administer the compact in this state; to authorize the board to conduct national background checks; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59550","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1447065,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"State and Other Flags; pledge of allegiance to the state flag; add language","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 the state and other flags, so as to add language to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB152/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59587","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1447068,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employers to develop, implement, and periodically review policies against bullying in the workplace; 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 relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to require employers to develop, implement, and periodically review policies against bullying in the workplace; to provide for definitions; to require employee training; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB391/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59546","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1447072,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall determine amount of funds needed to provide for adult technical education programs for agriculture; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide that the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall determine the amount of funds needed to provide for adult technical education programs for agriculture; to include agribusiness and food and agricultural sciences in the industry services training program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB390/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59545","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1447075,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Revenue and taxation; rate of taxation for tobacco and vapor products; revise","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 and vaping products, so as to revise the rate of taxation for tobacco products and vapor products; to provide for the taxation of certain products that contain nicotine; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB394/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59549","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1447077,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"General Assembly; provide for net proceeds of one or more lottery games to support economic development purposes and programs; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the net proceeds of one or more lottery games to support economic development purposes and programs to provide for direct loans to small businesses located in Georgia; 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":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR129/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59574","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1447080,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"House Study Committee on Health in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Health in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR131/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59576","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1447083,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"\"Graduation Opportunities and Advanced Learning (GOAL) 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 GOAL academies; to provide for definitions; to provide for partnerships to establish GOAL academies as charter schools; to provide for the transition of system-collaborative state charter schools to GOAL academies; to provide for funding and for the calculation thereof; to provide for designation; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB153/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59588","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1447087,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to counsel for public officials and agencies, so as to provide for a process for state-funded representation of certain judges in legal actions resulting from performance or nonperformance of their official duties; to provide for a definition; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission; to provide for appointments and duties; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB409/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59571","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1447090,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR99/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59554","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1447093,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Property; conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Baldwin County; authorizing the conveyance of and granting of easements on certain state owned real property located in Columbia County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Hall County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR142/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59589","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1447096,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Employment security; change definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB389/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59544","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1447100,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize February 23, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2021, 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR95/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59538","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1447103,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"\"Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to prevent organized retail crime; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for certain record-keeping and reporting requirements for the sale and purchase of stored value cards; to provide for certain record-keeping and reporting requirements for the sale of goods by third-party sellers on online marketplaces; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for confidentiality; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft, so as to define certain terms relating to retail property fencing, shoplifting, and refund fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB151/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59568","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1447106,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Elections and Primaries; automatic voter registration in certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for automatic voter registration in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB150/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59557","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1447110,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Distilled Spirits; initiating a referendum election for the authorization of the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits; modify the petition requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to modify the petition requirements for initiating a referendum election for the authorization of the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits; to provide an additional method of initiating such a referendum election; to change certain provisions relating to the procedures for calling and conducting certain referendum elections and the nullifications thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB145/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59541","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1447113,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Alcoholic beverages; licenses for retail sale packages of alcoholic beverages for consumption off premises shall be subject to regulation as to distance from schools as determined by the local governing authority; 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 licenses for retail sale packages of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises shall be subject to regulation as to distances from schools as determined by the local governing authority; to provide definitions; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB392/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59547","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1447116,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Mechanics and Materialmen; waiver of lien and labor or material bond rights; conform a reference within a statutory form","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 conform a reference within a statutory form regarding waiver of lien and labor or material bond rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB143/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59537","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1449847,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Low THC Oil Patient Registry; authorize Department of Public Health to release deidentified data to government entities for research","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, so as to authorize the Department of Public Health to release deidentified data to government entities and other entities for research and other purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB450/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59645","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1449848,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Brooks, Joan Louise; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joan Louise Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR158/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59668","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1449849,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Revenue and taxation; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB418/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59599","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1449851,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Sentell, R. Perry, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of R. Perry Sentell Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59669","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1449854,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Revenue and taxation; tobacco and vaping 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 and vaping 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB423/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59604","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1449855,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"State holidays; June 19 of each year as a state holiday; 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 dates on which certain holidays may be observed in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB444/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59639","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1449856,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Congress and Georgia Congressional delegation; support Carbon Dividend Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the 117th Congress and the Georgia Congressional delegation to support the Carbon Dividend Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR149/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59659","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1449860,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Medicaid Coverage for Lactation and Postpartum Care; Department of Community Health to allow mothers giving birth to retain Medicaid eligibility for one year; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-159 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid coverage for lactation and postpartum care, so as to require the Department of Community Health to allow mothers giving birth to retain Medicaid eligibility for one year following such birth; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB173/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59671","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1449862,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Domestic relations; management of social media in parenting plans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the management of social media in parenting plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB442/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59637","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1449863,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Red Cross Month in Georgia; recognize March 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Red Cross and recognizing March 2021 as Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR101/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59625","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1449866,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Income tax credit; expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, so as to extend an income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB452/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59647","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1449867,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Dennette Odom Jackson Memorial Bridge; Baldwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Dennette Odum Jackson and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR145/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59655","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1449868,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Georgia Composite Medical Board; require certain training relating to sexual misconduct for members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others, so as to require certain training relating to sexual misconduct for members of the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient right to know, so as to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of the number of physicians investigated or disciplined for the sexual assault of patients; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB458/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59653","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1449871,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Retirement; semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries of the Employees' 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 for semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions, limitations, and suspensions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB167/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59672","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1449873,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Revenue and taxation; motor fuel and road taxes; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor fuel and road taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB419/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59600","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1449875,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Probate Judge Jon Payne Memorial Intersection; Chattooga County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Probate Judge Jon Payne and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR148/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59658","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1449878,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Milton High School; grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton High School upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR150/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59660","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1449879,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Elections and Primaries; absentee ballot applications shall not be sent without first receiving a request for such an application from such elector; 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 absentee ballot applications shall not be sent by the Secretary of State or by a county or municipal election official to an elector without first receiving a request for such an application from such elector; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB178/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59684","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1449880,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Bonds; acceptance of electronic signatures and electronic corporate seals on bonds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding contracts for public works, Code Section 32-2-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds of successful bidder, and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds generally, so as to provide for acceptance of electronic signatures and electronic corporate seals on bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB169/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59674","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1449883,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Crimes and offenses; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-32.6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substance 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB436/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59617","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1449885,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Civil Practice; tolling of limitations for tort actions while criminal prosecution is pending; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to change certain provisions relating to the tolling of limitations for tort actions while criminal prosecution is pending; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB160/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59623","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1449887,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Local government; exempt certain contracts competitively procured by the state or cooperative purchasing organizations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracting and bidding requirements for public works; so as to exempt certain contracts competitively procured by the state or cooperative purchasing organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB435/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59616","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1449890,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Public Education; free public education prior to college or postsecondary level; support by taxation -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide that a primary obligation of the State of Georgia is the provision of a quality public education for its citizens; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR105/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59689","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1449891,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Paulk, Gary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Irwin County Board of Education Member Gary Paulk upon his retirement from the board and for his 26 years of exemplary service on the Irwin County Board of Education from May 1994 to December 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR103/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59679","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1449892,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"4-H Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2021; University of Georgia 4-H Program, Jhaycee Barnes, Arch D. Smith, and the 2020-2021 4-H Leadership Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Jhaycee Barnes, Arch D. Smith, and the 2020-2021 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 10, 2021, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR151/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59661","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1449895,"bill_number":"HB429","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB429/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59610","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1449897,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Spring Place Ruritan Club; 70th anniversary celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Spring Place Ruritan Club for its 70th anniversary celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR152/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59662","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1449898,"bill_number":"HB414","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB414/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59595","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1449902,"bill_number":"HB427","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB427/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59608","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1449903,"bill_number":"HB446","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 provide for the sharing of identifying information possessed by the Department of Corrections or jailers with the Department of Driver Services; to provide for assistance by the Department of Corrections or jailers in obtaining required documentation for the issuance of a personal identification card; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB446/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59641","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1449905,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Insurance; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB454/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59649","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1449907,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Special license plates; certified, volunteer, and retired firefighters; provide standards for proof of eligibility","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 provide for standards for proof of eligibility for special license plates for certified, volunteer, and retired firefighters; to provide for the issuance of such special license plates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB453/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59648","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1449909,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Elections and Primaries; submission of certain forms of identification by electors with absentee ballot 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the submission of certain forms of identification by electors with absentee ballot applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB175/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59682","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1449910,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Domestic relations; financial support for a child beyond the age of majority for postsecondary education; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, so as to provide for financial support for a child beyond the age of majority for postsecondary education; to provide for conditions and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB457/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59652","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1449913,"bill_number":"HB428","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB428/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59609","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1449915,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Revenue and taxation; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB426/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59607","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1449916,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Jones, Chief Mike; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chief Mike Jones upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR104/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59680","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1449919,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"House Study Committee on Abuse of Disabled Parking Permits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Abuse of Disabled Parking Permits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR147/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59657","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1449921,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; deceptive practice of musical performance groups advertising; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB157/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59619","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1449922,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Conservation and natural resources; issues regarding environmental justice and permitting; address","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding conservation and natural resources, so as to address issues regarding environmental justice and permitting; to provide for definitions; to provide for a list of overburdened communities; to provide environmental justice requirements for applicants for certain environmental permits; to provide for rules, regulations, and technical guidance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB431/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59612","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1449925,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Local government; attendants at self-service motor fuel establishments to dispense motor fuel to individuals with special disabilities; require","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 require attendants at self-service motor fuel establishments to dispense motor fuel to individuals with special disabilities; to provide for related decals on pumps; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB437/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59618","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1449926,"bill_number":"HB445","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), as amended, 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB445/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59640","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1449929,"bill_number":"HR146","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR146/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59656","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1449931,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Ethylene Oxide; certain conditions for permits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-9-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit required, application, issuance, revocation, suspension, or amendment, so as to provide for certain conditions for permits for facilities that emit ethylene oxide; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB180/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59691","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1449933,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Law enforcement; prohibit any officer with an emergency suspension order against them from exercising the powers of a law enforcement officer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit any officer with an emergency suspension order against them from exercising the powers of a law enforcement officer; to provide for effect of a delay in proceedings related to an underlying arrest or indictment upon proceedings for an emergency suspension order; to provide for effect of a final decision of the council during pendency of review of a final decision of the council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB438/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59633","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1449934,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Bonds and Recognizances; appointed judges who are fulfilling a vacancy of an elected judge to issue an unsecured judicial release under certain circumstances; authorize","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 authorize appointed judges who are fulfilling a vacancy of an elected judge to issue an unsecured judicial release under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB174/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59677","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1449937,"bill_number":"SB181","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB181/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59693","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1449938,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Revenue and taxation; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB416/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59597","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1449940,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Income tax credit; film, gaming, video, or digital production in Georgia; repeal","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 repeal an income tax credit for film, gaming, video, or digital production in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Creative Arts & Entertainment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB441/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59636","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1449943,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Motor vehicles; installation of ignition interlock devices as a condition of probation for 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB439/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59634","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1449945,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Georgia Environmental Justice Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to create the Environmental Justice Commission; to provide for the duties of the commission; to provide that as a prerequisite for obtaining certain permits in neighborhoods consisting of persons of color or from low-income families applicants shall take certain actions to mitigate health hazards; to provide that governmental agencies shall consider the disproportionate effect of environmental hazards on people of color or people from low-income families in implementing certain environmental policies; to provide that no person in Georgia shall be excluded from any state funded program or activity because of race, color, or national origin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB432/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59613","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1449946,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Criminal procedure; placement of notice of pending sale of unclaimed personal property by a law enforcement agency; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB433/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59614","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1449949,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Brady Law Regulations; universal background checks in all manners 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB179/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59686","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1449950,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Meetings; corporation may hold annual shareholders' meetings and special shareholders' meetings by means of remote communication; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings, so as to provide that a corporation may hold annual shareholders' meetings and special shareholders' meetings by means of remote communication; to provide for requirements for such meetings by remote communication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-27","last_action_date":"2021-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB168/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59673","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1449952,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Mays, Willie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie Mays; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR160/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59670","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1449955,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Savage, Mark; outstanding service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Savage on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR156/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59666","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1449957,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Georgia Commission on E-Commerce and Freight Infrastructure Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on E-Commerce and Freight Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Act 303","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR102/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59628","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1449958,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Property Owners' Associations; cap on assessments by property owners' associations for certain lots relative to mortgage costs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property owners' associations, so as to provide for a cap on assessments by property owners' associations for certain lots relative to mortgage costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB154/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59591","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1449961,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Local government; prohibit annexations of county operated airport property","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB459/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59681","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1449962,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; fair market value applicable to inventory; 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 provide for the optional determination by a taxpayer of the fair market value applicable to inventory for which a level 1 freeport exemption is sought for certain taxable years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB451/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59646","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1449964,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; February 17, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 17, 2021, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR155/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59665","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1449966,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Elections and Primaries; increased penalties for certain election fraud; 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 increased penalties for certain election fraud; to provide that it shall be illegal to knowingly and willfully and without authorization tamper with, alter, destroy, modify, or falsify the electronic data constituting the official returns or votes cast in a primary, election, or runoff or cause the electronic data constituting the official returns or votes cast in a primary, election, or runoff to display incorrectly; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB176/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59685","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1449969,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Cummings, Jeanette; outstanding service as an advocate for Georgia's elderly population; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeanette Cummings on her outstanding service as an advocate for Georgia's elderly population; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR157/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59667","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1449970,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"State employees' health insurance plan; all contracts contain provisions relating to disclosure of cost related data; require","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 require that all contracts for health care coverage or services under the state health benefit plan contain provisions relating to disclosure of cost related data; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB447/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59642","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1449972,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"State-Wide Grand Juries; jurisdiction, powers, and duties; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for state-wide grand juries; to provide for the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of state-wide grand juries; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for procedures for the summoning and empaneling of state-wide grand juries; to provide for a presiding judge; to provide that the Attorney General or his or her designee shall act as the legal adviser and prosecutor for such state-wide grand juries; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR100/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59629","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1449974,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Commerce and trade; ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers and franchisors; amend a prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-664.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors and competing unfairly with new dealers, so as to amend a prohibition on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers and franchisors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB460/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59687","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1449976,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB415/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59596","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1449980,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to blasting or excavating near utility facilities, so as to revise the \"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act\" to enhance the processes for locate requests and to require that 9-1-1 be contacted if an excavator damages a gas or hazardous liquid pipeline; to change and provide for certain definitions; to provide for certain procedures in extraordinary circumstances; to provide limitations on the recovery of costs of damages; to establish a statute of limitations on enforcement; to amend Code Section 46-3-34, relating to utilities protection center, funding of activities, notice of work delay, and responsibility for completing safety requirements, so as to correct a cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Insisted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB449/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59644","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1449981,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to nurses, so as to provide for licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; to amend Code Section 16-13-72, Code Section 31-6-2, and Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the sale, distribution, or possession of dangerous drugs, definitions relative to state health planning and development, and home health agencies; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles and medical practice; to amend Code Section 43-26-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general powers and responsibilities of the Board of Nursing, so as to authorize the collection of workforce data; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB430/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59611","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1449983,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Stone Mountain Memorial Association; creation and erection of the \"Let Freedom Ring Monument\"; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, so as to provide for the creation and erection of the \"Let Freedom Ring Monument\"; to provide for a committee to facilitate the creation and erection of such monument; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such committee; to provide for reimbursement of expenses; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB158/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59621","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1449986,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Blue Ridge 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 court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB162/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59627","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1449987,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Motor Vehicles; autonomous vehicles from certain vehicle equipment requirements; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to exempt fully autonomous vehicles from certain vehicle equipment requirements; to provide for compliance; to remove requirement for use of strobe light while operating a low-speed vehicle; to provide for means of operation of vehicle brakes and parking brakes; to revise exhaust system requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB165/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59626","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1449989,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Elections; opening and tabulating absentee ballots; revise time and method","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the time and method for opening and tabulating absentee ballots; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB461/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59688","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1449990,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Education; student transportation; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise a provision relating to student transportation; to authorize local boards of education to use vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students to and from school related activities; to provide for minimum requirements; to provide for insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB455/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59650","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1449993,"bill_number":"SB170","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB170/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59678","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1449994,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Revenue and taxation; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB417/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59598","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1449998,"bill_number":"SR107","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR107/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59692","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1449999,"bill_number":"HB422","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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB422/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59603","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1450001,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"General Assembly; allocation of certain funds; the creation of a continuing fund; 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR106/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59690","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1450004,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Carroll County; Board of Elections; expand board from three to five members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Carroll County Board of Elections, approved April 29, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4592), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3592), 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-06-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB456/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59651","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1450005,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Irwin County Indians football team; winning the 2020 GHSA Class A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Irwin County Indians football team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR154/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59664","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1450006,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; appointment, oath, bond, power, duties, and authority of a chief labor officer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the appointment, oath, bond, power, duties, and authority of a chief labor officer; to require the chief labor officer to provide reports related to claims for unemployment compensation benefits and implement effective strategies for the timely payment of benefits; to require the chief labor officer to promptly respond to financial audits; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB156/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59620","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1450008,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"HIV Tests; modernization of HIV related laws to align with science; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-471, Title 16, and Code Section 31-22-9.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to juvenile delinquency, crimes and offenses, and who may perform HIV tests, respectively, 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB164/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59624","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1450011,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB172/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59675","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1450013,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Elections and Primaries; definition of \"absentee elector\"; revise; reasons for voting by absentee ballot","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 definition of \"absentee elector\"; to provide for reasons for voting by absentee ballot; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB177/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59683","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1450016,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Local government; bill to incorporate a new municipality cannot contain any territory that is 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB440/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59635","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1450017,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Moore, Francine; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Francine Moore on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR153/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59663","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1450018,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB425/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59606","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1450020,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Judicial Emergency; suspension of statutory speedy trial requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial emergency, so as to provide for the suspension of statutory speedy trial requirements when compliance with such statutory speedy trial requirements becomes impracticable following a judicial emergency; to provide for applicable circumstances; to provide for requirements; to provide for notice; to provide for intervention by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB163/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59630","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1450023,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Courts; certain procedures for disqualification of jurors; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to require certain procedures for disqualification of jurors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Reconsidered Lost","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB166/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59632","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1450025,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Revenue and taxation; motor fuel and road taxes; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor fuel and road taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB421/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59602","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1450026,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Torts; transfer of structured settlement payment rights; provide new requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damages, so as to provide for new requirements regarding the transfer of structured settlement payment rights; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration of transferees; to provide for requirements; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for required disclosures; to provide for approval of transfers; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB443/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59638","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1450029,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Katie Poff Memorial Interchange; Baldwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Katie Poff and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR144/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59654","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1450030,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Health; prohibit state or local governments from requiring individuals to submit to vaccinations as a condition to certain actions if the vaccine does not meet certain conditions","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 prohibit state or local governments from requiring individuals to submit to vaccinations as a condition to certain actions if the vaccine does not meet certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB413/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59594","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1450033,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Social services; all contracts for health care coverage or services under Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids Program contain provisions relating to disclosure of cost related data; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require that all contracts for health care coverage or services under Medicaid and the PeachCare for Kids Program contain provisions relating to disclosure of cost related data; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB448/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59643","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1450034,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Inmate Policies; inmates receive an identification card upon release; require","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 general provisions for inmate policies, so as to require that inmates receive an identification card upon release; to provide for penalties; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB161/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59631","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1450036,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Elementary and Secondary Education; provision relating to student transportation; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise a provision relating to student transportation; to authorize local boards of education to use vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students to and from school related activities; to provide for minimum requirements; to provide for insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB159/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59622","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1450038,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"\"Safe Communities Act of 2021\"; enact","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 enhanced penalties for certain offenses committed during an unlawful assembly; to revise the offense of unlawful assembly; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to prohibit employment and benefits from governments under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB171/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59676","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1450041,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Local government; continue certain contracts for health insurance for spouses or dependents of deceased peace officers; require","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 require counties and municipal corporations to continue, under certain circumstances, contracts for health insurance for spouses or dependents of peace officers who are killed or who otherwise die while acting within the scope of their employment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB434/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59615","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1450042,"bill_number":"HB424","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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB424/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59605","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1450044,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Safety Belts; failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as admissible evidence in civil actions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide for the failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as admissible evidence in civil actions; to prohibit the failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as a basis for cancellation of insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB155/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59592","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1450047,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Revenue and taxation; tobacco and vaping 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 and vaping 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":"2021-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB420/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59601","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1450048,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure of individuals in the practice of applied behavior analysis; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB412/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59593","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1453221,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Motor vehicles; number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; reduce","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 and Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses and driver training schools, respectively, so as to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to allow licensed driver training schools to conduct on-the-road testing; to provide for driving training requirements; to provide for waiver of certain fees; to provide for standards for examination of applicants by a driver training school; to provide for issuance of a license to driving school instructors to teach certain courses and perform driver's examinations; to provide for definitions and 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB466/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59702","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1453223,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Controlled substances; provide for concurrent prescribing of an opioid antagonist with opioids under certain circumstances","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 concurrent prescribing of an opioid antagonist with opioids under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB474/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59721","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1453226,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; \"fence detection system\"; define the term; counties, consolidated governments, and municipalities regulate or prohibit such system; limit the ability","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 the term \"fence detection system\"; to limit the ability of counties, consolidated governments, and municipalities to regulate or prohibit such systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB182/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59694","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1453228,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"HOPE Scholarship; procedure for students with disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act to apply for a waiver; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, so as to establish a procedure for students with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a waiver from certain HOPE scholarship and grant eligibility requirements; to provide for responsibilities of the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB187/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59715","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1453230,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Couey, Bradley Coleman \"Cole\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bradley Coleman \"Cole\" Couey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR167/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59736","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1453233,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"State holidays; June 6 shall be Women's Golf Day in Georgia; 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 June 6 of each year shall be \"Women's Golf 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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB473/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59709","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1453235,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Governor; continued operation of businesses during a public health state of emergency if they comply with certain health and safety measures; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of the governor, so as to provide for the continued operation of businesses during a public health state of emergency if they comply with certain health and safety measures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB468/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59704","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1453238,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Elections and Primaries; election results reporting system to be established and maintained by the Secretary of 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for an election results reporting system to be established and maintained by the Secretary of State; to provide for the submission of certain information to such reporting system by county superintendents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB188/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59718","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1453240,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"General Assembly; committees have ability to subpoena persons to testify for production of documents for examination by committees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that committees of the General Assembly shall have the ability to subpoena persons to testify before such committees or for the production of documents for examination by the committees; to provide for procedures for the issuance of such subpoenas; to specify certain applications for subpoenas must meet additional requirements; to provide for the enforcement of such subpoenas; to provide that committees may swear witnesses who appear before such committees; to provide penalties for false testimony before such committees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB475/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59722","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1453242,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Guardian and ward; petition for appointment of temporary guardian of minor filed in probate court may be transferred to juvenile court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, so as to provide for when a petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian of a minor filed in the probate court may be transferred from the probate court to the juvenile court; to revise the assessment of certain costs, compensation, fees, and expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB464/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59700","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1453245,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Hemp Farming; definition; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-23-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding hemp farming, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB195/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59747","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1453247,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 17, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 17, 2021, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR110/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59720","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1453250,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Office of Sheriff; qualification requirements; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB183/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59695","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1453252,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Penalties for Theft in Violation; code sections 16-8-2 through 16-8-9; monetary value of certain stolen property; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-8-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for theft in violation of Code Sections 16-8-2 through 16-8-9, so as to revise the monetary value of certain stolen property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB194/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59748","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1453254,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; requiring that mobile homes procure and display decals; grant counties the option","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 grant counties the option of requiring that mobile homes procure and display decals; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-06","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB193/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59749","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1453257,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Revenue and Taxation; all questions of law decided by a court; matters from state board of equalization and refunds and appeals be decided without deference; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state administrative organization, administration, and enforcement of revenue and taxation, so as to require that all questions of law decided by a court or the Georgia Tax Tribunal on matters arising from the state board of equalization and matters arising from refunds and appeals of state administration of Title 48 be decided without deference to determinations or interpretations of the Department of Revenue except without any effect on the judicial standard of deference given to rules promulgated pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the \"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act\"; to amend Chapter 13A of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax tribunals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB185/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59714","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1453259,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Brady Law Regulations; regulation of bows and arrows by municipal corporations; provide","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 the regulation of bows and arrows by municipal corporations; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to home rule powers, so as to authorize municipalities to regulate the use of bows and arrows; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB471/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59707","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1453261,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Property; creation, declaration and priority of liens for labor, services, or materials performed or furnished by registered interior designers; 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 liens, so as to provide for the creation, declaration, amendment, notice, and priority of liens for labor, services, or materials performed or furnished by registered interior designers; to provide for definitions; to provide for commencement of actions and limitations on amount of such liens; to provide for rights as to liens of partnerships, corporations, and associations made up of or employing registered interior designers; 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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB480/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59727","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1453263,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Thompson II, Curt Blackburn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Curt Blackburn Thompson II for his outstanding work in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR108/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59696","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1453265,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Georgia Voting Rights Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the Georgia Voting Rights Act; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to holidays and observances, so as to make primary and election days state holidays; 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 the manner and time for redistricting of congressional districts and House of Representatives and Senate districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB484/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59731","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1453268,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Income tax; high-impact aerospace defense projects; provide tax credits","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 tax credits for high-impact aerospace defense projects; to revise a job tax credit; to allow such tax credit to be taken in conjunction with certain other tax credits; to revise a manufacturing tax credit; to change the requirements for such tax credit for certain projects; to change the aggregate credit cap for certain projects; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB481/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59728","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1453270,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Corrections, Department of; inquiry of certain matters; provide","description":"A RESOLUTION providing for an inquiry of certain matters related to the Department of Corrections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR165/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59734","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1453272,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Torts; recovery and admissibility of special damages for medical and health care expenses; 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 the recovery and admissibility of special damages for medical and health care expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB190/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59713","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1453275,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021; enact","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 that the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the board to employ an executive director; to provide for the powers and duties of the executive director; to revise provisions 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB476/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59723","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1453277,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Elections and Primaries; inputting credit for voting data; revise the time","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 time for inputting credit for voting data; to provide for sanctions for failure to meet deadlines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB184/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59712","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1453280,"bill_number":"SR109","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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR109/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59699","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1453282,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Dodd, Marcia Moril Harmon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marcia Moril Harmon Dodd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR166/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59735","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1453284,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Income tax; rehabilitation of historic structures; revise tax credits","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 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 automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal Section 2 of Ga. L. 2015, p. 1340, approved May 12, 2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB469/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59705","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1453288,"bill_number":"HB483","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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB483/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59730","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1453290,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Bullard, Private First Class Bradford Davis; completing the Marine Crucible on February 25-27; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Private First Class Bradford Davis Bullard for completing the Marine Crucible on February 25-27; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR168/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59741","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1453292,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Department of Public Safety; subsistence and per diem allowances; receipt of badge and duty weapon upon retirement; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for subsistence and per diem allowances; to provide for receipt of badge and duty weapon upon retirement; to provide for authority to grant salary increases upon completion of certain education courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB198/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59753","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1453295,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Elections; revise manner of giving notice of changes in voter registration","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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB472/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59708","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1453297,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"General Assembly; certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and 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 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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB186/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59717","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1453300,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Paulk, Gary; Irwin County Board of Education Member; retirement from the board and for his 26 years of exemplary service on the Irwin County Board of Education from May 1994 to December 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Irwin County Board of Education Member Gary Paulk upon his retirement from the board and for his 26 years of exemplary service on the Irwin County Board of Education from May 1994 to December 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR169/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59742","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1453302,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property generally, so as to provide for the valuation of lands; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for urban agricultural incentive zones; to provide for adoption of ordinances; to provide for fees; to provide for contracts; to provide for definitions; 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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB482/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59729","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1453304,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Local government; imposing civil penalties upon an alarm systems contractor for a false alarm that occurs through no fault of alarm systems contractor; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local governments from imposing civil penalties upon an alarm systems contractor for a false alarm that occurs through no fault of the alarm systems contractor; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB465/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59701","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1453307,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Reeves, Amy; receiving the 2020 Georgia PA of the Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Reeves for receiving the 2020 Georgia PA of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR171/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59744","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1453308,"bill_number":"HR161","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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR161/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59710","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1453311,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Shaheed Dibosh and International Mother Language Day; recognize February 21, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2021, as Shaheed Dibosh and International Mother Language Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR113/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59751","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1453313,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Sergeant Henry \"Gene\" Mullis Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Henry \"Gene\" Mullis and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR112/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59750","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1453315,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Sexual Offenses; offenses of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first and second degrees; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, the Georgia Crime Information Center, penal institutions, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to revise the offenses of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first and second degrees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB196/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59752","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1453318,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Elections and Primaries; hearings and procedures when the right of a person to register to vote, vote, or remain on the list of electors is challenged; 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 hearings and procedures when the right of a person to register to vote, vote, or remain on the list of electors is challenged; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB192/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59745","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1453320,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Bloodworth, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charles Bloodworth upon the grand occasion of his retirement from the United States Secret Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR111/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59746","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1453322,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Criminal procedure; revise certain arrest powers; 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 revise certain arrest powers; to provide for arrests by a law enforcement officer outside of the jurisdiction of his or her employing law enforcement agency under certain circumstances; to revise the grounds for arrest by a private person; to repeal in its entirety Article 4 of Chapter 4, relating to arrest by private persons; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor carrier compliance division; to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to detention or arrest on suspicion of shoplifting or film piracy; 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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB479/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59726","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1453325,"bill_number":"HR162","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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR162/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59711","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1453327,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"General Assembly; provide by general law for valuation of open-space land subject to a contract for an agricultural incentive zone; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for valuation of open-space land subject to a contract for an agricultural incentive zone; 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":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR164/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59733","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1453330,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Public utilities; amount of 9-1-1 charge that may be imposed by counties and municipalities; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to increase the amount of the 9-1-1 charge that may be imposed by counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB463/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59698","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1453332,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"East, Jimmy Ray; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jimmy Ray East; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR170/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59743","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1453334,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Sales and use tax; imposition of special purpose local tax by a single county for the funding of transit projects; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special districts for transit purposes, so as to provide for the imposition of special purpose local sales and use tax by a single county located outside a nonattainment area for the funding of transit projects; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition, collection, disbursement, and termination of the sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB462/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59697","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1453337,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"House Study Committee to Evaluate Workplace Safety and Labor Law Enforcement in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee to Evaluate Workplace Safety and Labor Law Enforcement in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR163/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59732","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1453339,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Revenue and taxation; prohibit certain counties when collecting occupation taxes or regulatory fees from requiring proof of a landlord's consent to the operation of a home business","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to prohibit certain counties when collecting occupation taxes or regulatory fees from requiring proof of a landlord's consent to the operation of a home business; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB467/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59703","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1453342,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Evidence; expert testimony in criminal cases; change rules","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to opinions and expert testimony, so as to change the rules of evidence regarding expert testimony in criminal cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB478/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59725","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1453344,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Stalking; the definition of \"place or places\"; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to revise the definition of \"place or places\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB197/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59754","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1453346,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Civil Practice; separate trials for issues of liability and damage under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for separate trials for issues of liability and damages under certain circumstances; to provide considerations for making determinations as to whether to provide for separate trials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB189/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59716","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1453349,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; insurance of motor carriers and to causes of actions involving motor carriers and insurance carriers; provisions; change","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 change certain provisions relating to insurance of motor carriers and to causes of actions involving motor carriers and insurance carriers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB191/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59719","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1453351,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Property; no plans are required when units are not designated by physical structures; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide that no plans are required when units are not designated by physical structures; to provide that no plats are required for subcondominiums; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB470/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59706","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1453352,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Income tax; applications for credit for qualified donations of real property; extend sunset date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for qualified donation of real property, carryover of credit, appraisals, transfer of credit, and penalty, so as to extend the sunset date for applications for the tax credit for qualified donations of real property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB477/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59724","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1454649,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund; Board of Trustees to issue revenue bonds; authorize","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 authorize the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to issue revenue bonds; to provide for procedures regarding same; 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB521/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59815","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1454650,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Elections and Primaries; persons or entities that mail absentee ballot applications shall mail such applications only to eligible registered 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 that persons or entities that mail absentee ballot applications shall mail such applications only to eligible registered electors who have not already requested, been issued, or voted an absentee ballot; to require certain comparisons to remove improper names from mail distribution lists; to provide for sanctions for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-03-25","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB202/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59827","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1454651,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Insurance; require certain insurers to make at least one reasonably priced comprehensive major medical health insurance policy available","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 30 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, so as to require certain insurers to make at least one reasonably priced comprehensive major medical health insurance policy available to residents in this state without limitation or exclusion based on preexisting conditions; to condition such requirement on the repeal or judicial invalidation of certain provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB509/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59803","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1454652,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Education; calculation of minimum revenue obligations for scholarships and tuition grants; provide for inclusion of earned interest","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the inclusion of earned interest in the calculation of minimum revenue obligations for scholarships and tuition grants; to require that student scholarship organization audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to increase the limit available to individuals, heads of household, married couples filing joint returns, and individuals who are members of certain limited liability companies, shareholders of Subchapter \"S\" corporations, or partners in a partnership; 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":"2022-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB517/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59811","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1454654,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Delta Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2021; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 108 years of service; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 108 years of service and recognizing March, 11, 2021, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR179/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59792","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1454658,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Revenue and Taxation; financial institutions to provide certain information related to delinquent taxpayers to the Department of Revenue under certain conditions; require","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 the administration of revenue and taxation, so as to require financial institutions to provide certain information related to delinquent taxpayers to the Department of Revenue under certain conditions; to provide for conditions, limitations, and prohibitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB201/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59763","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1454659,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Staples, Gracie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gracie Staples; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR116/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59764","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1454662,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Peeples Jr., Shelby C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Shelby C. Peeples Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR119/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59769","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1454663,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act; provide for a second round of funding and period for applications","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 a second round of funding and period for applications; to increase an application fee and provide for an annual maintenance fee; to change certain reporting requirements; 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":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB500/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59780","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1454668,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"National Wresting Alliance Day; recognize October 21, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Wrestling Alliance and recognizing October 21, 2021, as National Wrestling Alliance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR114/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59756","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1454669,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; revise duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 and Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, respectively, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board relative to the board's determination of a sexual offender's risk assessment classification; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain investigators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB495/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59775","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1454671,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"State holidays; 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB530/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59824","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1454674,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Torts; law enforcement officers defending persons from excessive use of force by other law enforcement officers; provide protections","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 of torts, so as to provide protections for law enforcement officers defending persons from excessive use of force by other law enforcement officers; to provide for a definition; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB528/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59822","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1454676,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Property; landlords to provide residential tenants with a notice of tenants' rights and responsibilities; require","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 require landlords to provide residential tenants with a notice of tenants' rights and responsibilities; to provide for such notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB524/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59818","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1454678,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Excise tax; optional return of funds by a destination marketing organization to certain jurisdictions levying the tax; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for optional return of funds by a destination marketing organization to certain jurisdictions levying the tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB487/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59759","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1454681,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR174/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59787","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1454683,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Delta Day; recognize March 11, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 108 years of service and recognizing March, 11, 2021, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR123/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59785","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1454686,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Edwards, Ira; serving the Athens community for two decades as sheriff of Athens-Clarke County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ira Edwards for serving the Athens community for two decades as sheriff of Athens-Clarke County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR177/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59790","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1454687,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for projects of regional significance; extend sunset date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the exemption for projects of regional significance; to redefine the term \"manufacturing plant\" to include certain motor vehicles that manufacture tangible personal property; to grant a limited exemption for such motor vehicles that mix concrete; to remove the sunset provision for an exemption for sales taxes on certain tangible personal property sold or used to maintain, refit, or repair a boat during a single event; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB503/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59797","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1454690,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Harris, Douglas \"Doug\" Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Douglas \"Doug\" Eugene Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR181/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59794","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1454693,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Insurance; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; update references","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 update references to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB514/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59808","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1454695,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Elections; submission of photocopies of voter identification documents for absentee 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 submission of photocopies of voter identification documents for absentee voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB494/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59774","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1454696,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Georgia Companies and Institutions; equitable and diverse gender representation on the boards and in the senior management; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging equitable and diverse gender representation on the boards and in the senior management of Georgia companies and institutions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR125/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59825","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1454701,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Drake, Brianne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brianne Drake; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR115/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59766","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1454702,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia Utility Facility Safety Improvements; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia Utility Facility Safety Improvements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR172/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59795","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1454705,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"General Assembly; provide by general law for authorization of Board of Trustees of Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Fund to issue revenue bonds; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for authorization of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Fund to issue revenue bonds; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR173/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59796","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1454706,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Minimum wage law; preemption of wage and employment benefit mandates adopted by a local government entity; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the preemption of wage and employment benefit mandates adopted by a local government entity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB499/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59779","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1454710,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act; provide for a second round of funding and period for applications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act,\" so as to provide for a second round of funding and period for applications; to increase an application fee and provide for an annual maintenance fee; to change certain reporting requirements; to revise and provide for definitions; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for a tax credit for medical equipment and supplies manufacturers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB504/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59798","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1454712,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Funeral establishments; funeral directors provide certain information to consumers; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of funeral establishments and crematories, so as to require funeral directors to provide certain information regarding prices of funeral merchandise and funeral services to consumers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB525/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59819","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1454714,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; expand an exemption for agricultural equipment and certain farm products","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 expand an exemption for agricultural equipment and certain farm products held by certain entities to include entities comprising two or more family owned farm entities; to add dairy products and unfertilized eggs of poultry as qualified farm products with respect to such exemption; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-07","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB498/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59778","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1454715,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Insurance; prohibit insurers from considering advertising or solicitation expenses when making or using personal private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-9-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards applicable to making and use of rates, so as to prohibit insurers from considering advertising or solicitation expenses when making or using personal private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates; 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB515/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59809","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1454719,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Berry, Scott; outstanding career of public service and leadership as Oconee County sheriff for over 27 years; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Scott Berry for an outstanding career of public service and leadership as Oconee County sheriff for over 27 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR175/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59788","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1454721,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Courts; increase minimum compensation for chief magistrates and others; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB488/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59762","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1454724,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Income tax; employers that retain 90 percent of their full-time employees for a certain period of time; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for employers that retain 90 percent of their full-time employees for a certain period of time; to provide for conditions and limitations; 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB527/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59821","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1454725,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Crimes and offenses; sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB516/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59810","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1454728,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Education; waiver and variance requests by local school systems requesting flexibility; provide for limitations","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 limitations on waiver and variance requests by local school systems requesting flexibility; to remove requirement that local school systems requesting flexibility must select at least one waiver or variance request from a prescribed list of options; to provide for certain conditions upon local charter schools and the individual schools of charter school systems; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB518/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59812","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1454731,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Almon, Sharon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Coordinator Sharon Almon, the Department of Community Supervision 2020 Non-Sworn Employee of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR124/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59786","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1454733,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Income tax; provide for a nonrefundable earned income 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 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB510/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59804","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1454734,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Taxes on Tobacco and Vaping Products; sale and delivery of tobacco products by licensed manufacturers located outside of this state; permit","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 and vaping products, so as to permit the sale and delivery of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products by licensed manufacturers located outside of this state directly to individuals in this state under certain conditions; 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB199/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59755","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1454738,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Income tax; expenditures for certain purchases of licenses to use certain musical compositions shall be eligible for 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Creative Arts & Entertainment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB486/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59758","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1454740,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"State Election Board; promulgate minimum standards for voting equipment; 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 the State Election Board shall promulgate minimum standards for voting equipment; to provide that the Secretary of State shall test and certify such equipment; to provide that each county shall be authorized to obtain whichever certified voting equipment it chooses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB506/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59800","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1454742,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Oconee State Bank; 60 years of operation and serving the Oconee County community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Oconee State Bank for 60 years of operation and serving the Oconee County community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR178/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59791","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1454746,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"John Lewis Freedom Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of civil rights leader and United States Representative John Robert Lewis and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR126/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59826","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1454747,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"State Election Board; assume temporary control over local election and voter registration administration; 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 State Election Board to assume temporary control over local election and voter registration administration; to provide a definition; to provide for the appointment of the Secretary of State to carry out such local election and voter registration duties; to provide for limitations; 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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB493/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59773","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1454750,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Emergency Powers of the Governor; certain business and religious institutions may continue to resume operations; certain states of emergency; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of the governor, so as to provide that certain business and religious institutions may continue or resume operations if in compliance with applicable safety procedures during certain states of emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB200/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59767","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1454752,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Commerce and trade; commercial recordings, musical performances, and audiovisual works; provide protections","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 protections for commercial recordings, musical performances, and audiovisual works; 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 require certain websites or online services to properly identify third-party commercial recordings or audiovisual works; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil and criminal penalties and causes of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB508/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59802","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1454755,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Murray, Nancy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Nancy Murray on winning the National Association of Conservation Districts Photo Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR128/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59830","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1454757,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Six Triple Eight Day; recognize February 11, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2021, as Six Triple Eight Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR120/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59770","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1454759,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Criminal procedure; conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; revise","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, and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide probation system, so as to revise the conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB502/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59782","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1454760,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Lytle, Bobbie McCoy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobbie McCoy Lytle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR118/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59768","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1454765,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Department of Public Health Workers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending workers of the Department of Public Health for their service and diligence through the pandemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR127/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59829","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1454766,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Sexual offenses; protective order for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to provide for a protective order for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB489/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59760","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1454769,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Insurance; health care services; provide good faith estimates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health and insurance, respectively, so as to provide good faith estimates regarding the cost of health care services; to provide for definitions; to require health care providers to provide good faith estimates of costs and fees available to consumers upon request; to require health insurers to provide good faith estimates of costs available to consumers upon request; to provide for time limits; to prohibit the limitation of disclosure by contract; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB523/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59817","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1454770,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"World Spay Day; recognize February 23, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2021, as World Spay Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR121/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59783","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1454774,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Motor Vehicles; use of mounts on windshields for support of wireless telecommunications devices and stand-alone electronic devices; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB203/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59828","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1454776,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Gordon Lee softball team; winning the 2021 GHSA Class A State Softball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee softball team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class A State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR180/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59793","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1454778,"bill_number":"HB485","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":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB485/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59757","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1454779,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Gannon, Kathie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Kathie Gannon upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR122/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59784","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1454784,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"State government; protections for publicly and privately owned monuments on public property; 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 for protections for publicly and privately owned monuments on public property; to provide for damages and injunctive relief; to provide for criminal liability for individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB513/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59807","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1454785,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Elections; revise times for advance voting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the times for advance voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB512/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59806","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1454788,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"State Election Board; make Secretary of State a nonvoting ex officio member","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 make the Secretary of State a nonvoting ex officio member of the State Election Board; to provide for the appointment, confirmation, term, and removal of the chairperson of the State Election Board; to revise provisions relating to a quorum of such board; to require the Secretary of State to support and assist the State Election Board; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB492/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59772","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1454789,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Elections; recounts shall count the text portions of 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 recounts shall count the text portions of ballots; to provide for discretionary recounts in certain circumstances; to provide certain procedures for conducting recounts in partisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB501/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59781","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1454792,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Elections; distribution of absentee ballot applications by third-party entities; regulate","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 regulate the distribution of absentee ballot applications by third-party entities; to provide for disclaimers and the use of proper forms by certain persons in distributing absentee ballot applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB507/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59801","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1454795,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Motor vehicles; uniform rules of the road; provide for and revise penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding registration and licensing of motor vehicles; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the uniform rules of the road; to amend Parts 2, 3, and 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment; brakes; and horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, respectively, relative to equipment generally, so as to provide for and revise penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to amend to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB529/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59823","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1454797,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"State Election Board; power to adopt emergency rules and regulations; provide additional requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide additional requirements on the State Election Board's power to adopt emergency rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB491/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59771","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1454798,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"State treasury; establishment or revision of certain Trust Funds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 19, 27, 28, 31, 40, 45, 48, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, domestic relations, game and fish, General Assembly, health, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for the establishment or revision of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, Solid Waste Trust Fund, Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, State Children's Trust Fund, Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund, Trauma Care Network Trust Fund, Transportation Trust Fund, Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund, Fireworks Trust Fund, and Georgia Transit Trust Fund as funds within the state treasury; to dedicate the proceeds of certain fees and taxes to such funds as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB511/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59805","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1454802,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Criminal procedure; arrest of certain offenders by private citizens; provisions","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 arrest of certain offenders by private citizens; to provide when and to what degree force may be used to effectuate such arrest; to provide that unauthorized arrests may be resisted and to provide when and to what degree force may be used to resist an unauthorized arrest by a private citizen; to provide that the defense of justification shall be available to a person who attempts to arrest someone when such person is not authorized under the law to make such arrest; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB526/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59820","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1454803,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Democratic Party of Clayton County and the Young Democrats of Clayton County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Democratic Party of Clayton County and the Young Democrats of Clayton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR117/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59765","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1454807,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Catoosa County; certain purchases made; remove certain bidding requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, approved February 12, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 858), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5538) and an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4290) so as to remove certain bidding requirements on certain purchases made by the county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB490/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59761","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1454809,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Banking and Finance, Department of; conduct community reinvestment evaluations; provide","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, so as to provide for community reinvestment evaluations to be conducted by the department; to provide for timing, factors for consideration, rating, and other requirements for banking institutions and the department relative to such evaluations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB522/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59816","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1454811,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Education; remove option of turning the operation of a nonperforming school over to a for-profit entity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to increased flexibility for local school systems, so as to remove the option of turning the operation of a nonperforming school over to a for-profit entity; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB519/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59813","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1454813,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; issuance of an annual forest product permit for certain vehicles and loads exceeding weight and dimension maximums; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits for vehicles and loads of excess weight and dimensions, so as to provide for issuance of an annual forest product permit for certain vehicles and loads exceeding weight and dimension maximums; to provide for fees for such permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB496/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59776","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1454816,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"State government; promotion and deployment of broadband services; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 40 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding promotion and deployment of broadband services, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB520/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59814","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1454818,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Crimes and offenses; comprehensively revise 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 repeal certain Code sections; to provide for related matters; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 20, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, education, and torts, respectively, to make conforming changes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB505/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59799","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1454821,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, 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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB497/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59777","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1454822,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Blitch, Margaret Herold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Herold Blitch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR176/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59789","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1456413,"bill_number":"HB545","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 in grades six through 12 to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities in the student's resident public school system; to provide that home study students shall complete one qualifying online course in a core academic subject facilitated by the resident school system for each semester of the regular school year during any part of which the home study student participates in an extracurricular or interscholastic activity; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB545/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59853","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1456417,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Elections; no election superintendents or boards of registrars shall accept private funding; 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 no election superintendents or boards of registrars shall accept private funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB531/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59831","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1456420,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Social services; reasonable access to records concerning reports of child abuse to the Administrative Office of the Courts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, so as to provide for reasonable access to records concerning reports of child abuse to the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide for agreements with the Division of Family and Children Services to ensure confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59877","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1456425,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to award high school diplomas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to award high school diplomas; to provide for a pilot program by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to allow students who are 16 years of age or older, who have completed certain secondary school coursework requirements, and who have withdrawn from secondary school, to enroll in the Dual Achieve Program at a technical college of this state and achieve a high school diploma in conjunction with successful completion of the program; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB204/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59851","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1456429,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee; create","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB567/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59896","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1456432,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Local law enforcement agencies; incorporate Mental Health Operatives; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION promoting and encouraging local law enforcement agencies to incorporate Mental Health Operatives into their agencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR201/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59873","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1456436,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Emergency management; establishment of temporary camping facilities on unused state property to house homeless individuals during a declared public health emergency; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state militia, so as to provide for the establishment of temporary camping facilities on unused state property to house homeless individuals during a declared public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB542/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59842","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1456441,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Education; end-of-course assessment can count for no more than 5 percent of student's final grade in a core subject course; 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 provide that an end-of-course assessment can count for no more than 5 percent of student's final grade in a core subject course assessed by such end-of-course assessment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB551/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59880","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1456443,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"DeKalb County School Districts; boundaries of the City of Atlanta independent school systems 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 the City of Atlanta 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB209/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59856","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1456448,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Probate Court of Crisp County; office of judge; future elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Crisp County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB211/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59905","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1456452,"bill_number":"HR183","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR183/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59845","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1456455,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Sylvester, City of; provide extraterritorial utility services; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Sylvester, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4219), so as to authorize the city to provide extraterritorial utility services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB535/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59835","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1456460,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"State government; participation in hearings by electronic communications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative procedure, so as to provide for participation in hearings by electronic communications; to provide for electronic filing of documents; to provide for electronic service; to provide for the electronic availability or transfer of the record; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB553/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59882","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1456464,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; definitions relative to registration and licensing of motor vehicles; 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 definitions relative to registration and licensing of motor vehicles; 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB210/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59858","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1456467,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Thomas County; Board of Commissioners; modify compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, approved December 1, 1898 (Ga. L. 1898, p. 378), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the commissioners on the Thomas County Board of Commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB560/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59889","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1456471,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Motor vehicles; clinging of wheelchairs to other wheelchairs or vehicles; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, so as to prohibit clinging of wheelchairs to other wheelchairs or vehicles; to prohibit clinging of personal assistive mobility devices to vehicles; to prohibit passengers from riding on such devices; to prohibit clinging to mopeds; to prohibit attaching other vehicles or wheeled devices to mopeds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB564/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59893","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1456476,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Perry, Tyler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR130/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59857","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1456478,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Cope, Veronica Higgs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Higgs Cope; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59864","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1456483,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia; institutional licenses; revise provisions","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 revise provisions relating to institutional licenses; to provide for a definition; to revise a provision relating to United States Drug Enforcement Administration registration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB539/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59839","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1456487,"bill_number":"HB559","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":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB559/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59888","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1456490,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Criminal procedure; conduct of proceedings in criminal trials; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of proceedings in criminal trials, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide that exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are not necessary; to provide for the preservation of errors; to provide that errors not affecting substantial rights shall be disregarded; to provide that errors affecting substantial rights may be reviewed without the necessity of a preserving objection; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB572/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59901","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1456494,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Revenue and taxation; public restriction of property tax records by a county board of tax assessors of certain property owners; 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 for the public restriction of property tax records by a county board of tax assessors of certain property owners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB573/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59902","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1456499,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Motor vehicles; two types of special and distinctive license plates for disabled veterans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles and ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to provide for two types of special and distinctive license plates for disabled veterans; to authorize parking in specially designated parking areas upon display of certain special and distinctive license plates for disabled veterans; to provide for a motor vehicle ad valorem tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB540/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59840","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1456502,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; mental health operatives; provide training requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training requirements for mental health operatives; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB571/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59900","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1456505,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"House Rural Development Council; reauthorize","description":"A RESOLUTION reauthorizing the House Rural Development Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR185/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59865","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1456508,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission Act; enact","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 Equity and Fairness Commission; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for reporting; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB541/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59841","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1456512,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Insurance; change filing scheme for private passenger motor vehicle rates from file and use to prior approval","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-9-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance and filing rates, rating plans, rating systems, or underwriting rules and examination of claim reserve practices by the Commissioner, so as to change the filing scheme for private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates from file and use to prior approval; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB568/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59897","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1456517,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Education; student-led prayer during time period dedicated each day for students to recite Pledge of Allegiance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-1050 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to brief period of quiet reflection authorized and nature of period, so as to provide for a student-led prayer during the time period dedicated each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB547/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59876","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1456520,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; 47th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 47th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR196/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59869","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1456524,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Holidays and Observances; \"Week of Nonviolence\"; designate a week in this state; remembrance of the April 4, 1968, assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.","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 a week in this state as a \"Week of Nonviolence\"; to provide for the recognition of such week in remembrance of the April 4, 1968, assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to commemorate his global legacy of nonviolence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB207/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59850","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1456528,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Be The Match Day; March 4, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2021, as Be The Match Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR189/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59859","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1456531,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Criminal procedure; revise authority for trial upon accusations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accusations, so as to revise authority for trial upon accusations; to provide for a definition; to provide for a sunset date for trial upon accusations in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB556/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59885","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1456536,"bill_number":"HR182","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR182/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59844","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1456540,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Senate Retirement Security for Georgians Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Retirement Security for Georgians Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR129/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59849","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1456543,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; fully funded services to individuals on the New Options Waiver (NOW) or Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) waiting list; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities regarding the governing and regulation of mental health, so as to require the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to provide fully funded services over a five-year period to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are on the New Options Waiver (NOW) or Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) waiting list; to prohibit the department from capping or limiting community living support services under the COMP waiver; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB208/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59855","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1456547,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Sales and use tax; certain high-technology data centers; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48, relating to general provisions for sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a sales tax exemption for certain high-technology data centers; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB563/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59892","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1456552,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of replacement state ID cards; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for standards for the issuance of replacement drivers' licenses, commercial drivers' licenses, personal identification cards, and identification cards for persons with disabilities for changes in gender designation; to provide for procedures and fees for the issuance of such replacement licenses and cards; to replace the term \"sex\" with \"gender\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB543/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59843","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1456556,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Professions and businesses; licensee's failure to disclose certain conflicts of interest is an unfair trade practice; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to provide that a licensee's failure to disclose certain conflicts of interest is an unfair trade practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB550/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59879","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1456560,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Elections; notices; boards of registrars; absentee ballots; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for certain notices; to provide for removal from office for boards of registrars and county boards of elections and registration under certain circumstances; to provide that absentee ballots shall be printed on safety paper; to provide for the submission of certain forms of identification by electors with absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots; to provide for audio and video recordings of ballot processing and counting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB537/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59837","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1456564,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Joint Medicaid Sustainability Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Medicaid Sustainability Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR186/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59867","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1456567,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Georgia Safe Workplaces Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to enact the \"Georgia Safe Workplaces Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a right of action; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for determining factors regarding workplace harassment; to provide for a statute of limitations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB549/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59878","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1456572,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Criminal procedure; add DFCS case managers to 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 DFCS 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB562/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59891","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1456576,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Georgia Back to Life, Back to Work Act; enact","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 enact the \"Georgia Back to Life, Back to Work Act\"; to provide a short title; 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 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 define \"law enforcement officer\"; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probation, so as to eliminate certain special terms of probation; to revise certain probation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB565/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59894","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1456579,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Golden, Jerome Andrew; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jerome Andrew Golden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR199/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59874","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1456583,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"City of Sylvester Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Sylvester Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for the purpose and scope of operation; to provide for definitions; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to provide for interests and remedies to bondholders; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received to be deemed trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption; to provide for rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of the act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB533/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59833","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1456588,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Landlord and Tenant; prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental based on previous eviction during COVID-19 public health emergency; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to provide that a prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental or lease agreement solely based upon a previous eviction during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB206/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59847","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1456591,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Condominiums; bulk owners; termination agreements; provisions","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 a definition; to provide for a written disclosure in termination agreements; to limit reconsideration of termination agreements; to limit control of bulk owners over boards of directors during consideration of termination agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB561/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59890","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1456595,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Butler, Helen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Helen Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR192/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59862","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1456599,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Commerce and Trade; charging covered establishments certain fees on food and beverage deliveries; prohibit third party food delivery platforms","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 prohibit third-party food delivery platforms from charging covered establishments certain fees on food and beverage deliveries; to prohibit the reduction of compensation to food delivery drivers as a result thereof; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB205/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59848","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1456601,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Property; revise when an action may operate as a lis pendens","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lis pendens, so as to revise when an action may operate as a lis pendens; to require issuance by a court; to provide for procedures and qualifications for issuance; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB554/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59883","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1456606,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Medicaid; expansion; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging for the expansion of Medicaid; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR187/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59868","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1456609,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Youth Mental Health Protection 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 prohibit the practice of conversion therapy by professional counselors, physicians, or psychologists; to define \"conversion therapy\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB569/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59898","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1456613,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Georgia Public Safety Training Center; training requirements for mental health operatives; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, so as to provide for training requirements for mental health operatives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB570/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59899","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1456617,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Butler, Maggie Jane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maggie Jane Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR193/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59863","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1456620,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Labor, Department of; employment security; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions relating the Department of Labor and employment security; to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to designate peace officers to carry out and enforce provisions relating to labor and industrial relations; to provide for service of certain documents; to change certain provisions relating to the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Labor; to change certain provisions relating to eligibility requirements for extended benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB532/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59832","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1456625,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Motor vehicles; licenses; law enforcement officers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for when reasonable grounds exist for a law enforcement officer to request a chemical test or tests with regard to driving or being in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB566/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59895","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1456629,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"General Assembly; law for pari-mutuel betting on horse racing; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel 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":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR131/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59903","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1456632,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"LaFavor, Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann LaFavor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR195/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59866","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1456636,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding pretrial proceedings, so as to provide for trials by a court sitting without a jury under certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to provide for requirements and procedures; to provide for a sunset date 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":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59884","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1456641,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Conservation and natural resources; permitting of landfills near significant ground-water recharge areas; revise limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management generally, so as to revise limitations on permitting of landfills near significant ground-water recharge areas; to prohibit permitting of new landfills within 50 miles of existing landfills; to require demonstration of need for new landfills to the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for buffer areas around landfills; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB557/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59886","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1456644,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"McKibben, George Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Edward McKibben; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR198/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59872","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1456648,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Harry Geisinger Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth 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 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":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB538/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59838","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1456652,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"State government; composition of the board of directors of the lottery; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education, so as to change the composition of the board of directors of the lottery; to comprehensively revise Article 3, relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB544/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59852","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1456655,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Clyburn, Samuel, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Samuel Clyburn Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR197/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59870","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1456660,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for pari-mutuel betting on horse racing; authorize - 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR184/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59846","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1456664,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Emergency management; limitation on Governor's power to control the practice of any religion during an emergency; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide a limitation on the Governor's power to control the practice of any religion during an emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB536/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59836","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1456667,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"State Workgroup to Increase Chronic Disease Information and Screenings in Communities of Color; creation; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a State Workgroup to Increase Chronic Disease Information and Screenings in Communities of Color; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR188/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59871","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1456671,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Insurance; health care sharing ministries; change a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to change a definition regarding health care sharing ministries; 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 provide that a taxpayer may deduct the full amount paid for shares as a member of a health care sharing organization from Georgia taxable income; to provide a definition; to disallow related deductions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB552/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59881","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1456676,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Crimes and offenses; promoting illegal drag racing and laying drags; provide for offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for the offense of promoting illegal drag racing and laying drags; to provide for punishment; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the offense of reckless stunt driving; to provide for report of conviction of such offenses by courts to the Department of Driver Services; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB534/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59834","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1456679,"bill_number":"HB558","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 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":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB558/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59887","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1456683,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Richmond Hill, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Richmond Hill; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB546/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59854","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1456687,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Greene, Walter Milton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter Milton Greene; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR200/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59875","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1456690,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"World Spay Day; February 23, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2021, as World Spay Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR191/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59861","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1456695,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"King, Pastor Rex; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Pastor Rex King upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR190/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59860","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1456697,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"\"Harry Geisinger Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth 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 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":"2021-02-18","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB212/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59904","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1458722,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Governor's Emergency Powers; matters pertaining to firearms and other weapons; restrict use of emergency powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Governor's emergency powers, so as to restrict the use of emergency powers on matters pertaining to firearms and other weapons; to provide for definitions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for the recovery of damages; provide for the suspension of statutory speedy trial requirements when compliance with such statutory speedy trial requirements becomes impracticable following a judicial emergency; to provide for applicable circumstances; 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 waive sovereign immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-19","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB214/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59909","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1458726,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; 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 regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; to provide a definition; to permit small brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at retail on the premises for consumption on and off of the premises; to provide for the transfer of a limited quantity of malt beverages by small brewers and brewpubs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB219/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59916","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1458729,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Locke, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Game Warden Ryan Locke of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on being named the Law Enforcement Division's 2020 Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59908","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1458732,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Sports Betting; related matters; 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; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR135/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59914","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1458736,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Public Officers; suspension of compensation; felony; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia 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 provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR134/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59907","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1458739,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; certain regulatory requirements; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to revise certain regulatory requirements for bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to revise the time and amounts for the payment of operator license fees; to provide for designation of new COAM locations; to clarify penalty provisions; to provide and revise operator license agreement requirements; to provide for exceptions for customer relation marketing funds and fraternal benefit societies; to provide for copies of such agreements to be sent to the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to revise nomenclature from \"master\" to \"operator\" in regards to license and licensee references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB217/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59913","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1458743,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Regulation of Hospitals; certified medication aides to administer certain medications to nursing home residents; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to authorize certified medication aides to administer certain medications to nursing home residents under certain circumstances; to provide criteria and 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":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB215/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59911","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1458746,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Contracts and Purchases by Public Schools; payment on guaranteed energy saving contracts; proceeds from local option sales taxes collected for educational purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to provide for payment on guaranteed energy saving contracts by local school systems using proceeds from local option sales taxes collected for educational purposes; to provide for phased implementation of energy or operational cost savings measures; to revise a definition; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracting, so as to revise definitions; to increase the value percentage threshold applicable to certain improvements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB213/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59906","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1458749,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Early Care and Learning; early child care 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":"2021-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB216/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59912","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1458753,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Georgia Forestry Commission; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for 100 years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR133/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59910","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1458755,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Vacation of Office; suspension of compensation for certain public officers 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Conference Report Lost","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB218/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59915","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1460482,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Georgia Economic Renewal Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for a tax credit for medical equipment and supplies manufacturers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers; 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 a second round of funding and period for applications; to increase an application fee and provide for an annual maintenance fee; change certain reporting requirements; to revise and provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, so as to extend an income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB587/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59948","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1460488,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Motor fuel tax; 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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR203/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59956","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1460492,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Act; enact","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 change a short title to the \"Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Act\"; to repeal the requirement for referendums prior to issuance of bonded indebtedness for new projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB579/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59927","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1460497,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Mental health; marriage and family therapists to perform certain acts which physicians and others are authorized to perform; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to authorize marriage and family therapists to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons for involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse; to define certain terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB591/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59958","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1460503,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Animals; Companion Local Government Animal Trust Fund for reimbursement of impoundment expenses incurred by local governments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 4-11-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for pet dealers and kennel, stable, or animal shelter operators, requirement, issuance, and application, so as to provide for a Companion Local Government Animal Trust Fund for reimbursement of impoundment expenses incurred by local governments; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for promulgation of regulations; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB574/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59922","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1460509,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Education; pilot program; individuals between ages 21 and 35 who have not attained a high school diploma; 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 a pilot program to allow for certain adults to enroll in charter schools that provide instruction only for individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; 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 individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; to provide for funding for such charter schools; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for a repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59962","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1460514,"bill_number":"HB578","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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB578/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59926","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1460519,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Rathod, Christine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Christine Rathod upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR137/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59919","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1460523,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"The Georgia Civics Renewal Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Civics Education; to provide for membership, filling of vacancies, terms, officers, duties, meetings, and reimbursement of members of the commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB589/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59950","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1460530,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; intentional misrepresentations by certain digital application distribution platforms; 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 intentional misrepresentations by certain digital application distribution platforms with regard to the offering of applications and services used by residents of this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB228/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59959","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1460534,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Torts; gross negligence standard in actions involving COVID-19 liability claims against healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities, and individuals; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to COVID-19 pandemic business safety, so as to clarify the gross negligence standard in actions involving COVID-19 liability claims against healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities, and individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB592/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59952","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1460541,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Education; payment on guaranteed energy saving contracts by local school systems using proceeds from local option sales taxes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to provide for payment on guaranteed energy saving contracts by local school systems using proceeds from local option sales taxes collected for educational purposes; to provide for phased implementation of energy or operational cost savings measures; to revise a definition; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracting, so as to revise definitions; to increase the value percentage threshold applicable to certain improvements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB576/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59924","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1460545,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Public officers and employees; prohibit former employees from conducting certain transactions with state agencies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to prohibit former public officials and employees from conducting certain transactions with state agencies; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB580/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59941","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1460551,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Primaries and Elections; unique bar codes on individual absentee ballots; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to require unique bar codes on individual absentee ballots; to revise provisions regarding the preparation and mailing of absentee ballot envelopes; to provide an oath for registrars and absentee ballot clerks opening and verifying absentee ballots; to require voters to provide a copy of certain forms of identification with their absentee ballots; to require a witness signature to the elector's oath on absentee ballots; to provide for a period for a voter to cure a defect related to the identification provided by the voter; to revise provisions regarding the opening, review, and verification of absentee ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB232/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59963","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1460556,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Cherokee 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 Cherokee County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB582/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59943","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1460562,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Technical College System of Georgia; collaborate and develop programs to expand technical education; individuals age 16 or older who have withdrawn from high school; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Technical College System of Georgia, the Department of Education, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Juvenile Justice to collaborate and develop programs to expand technical education, technical training, and workforce development training programs in order to address the growing economic and social needs created by individuals age 16 and older who have withdrawn from high school without completing course requirements for a high school diploma; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR136/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59917","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1460567,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Perry, Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR205/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59936","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1460572,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Public Property; distribution of paper based products at cafeterias operated by the Georgia Building Authority; 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 for public property, so as to require the distribution of paper based products at cafeterias operated by the Georgia Building Authority; to provide for an exception; 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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB224/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59929","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1460577,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Tax Relief Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB593/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59953","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1460584,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Transportation; eligible expenditures; Georgia Freight Railroad Program; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for eligible expenditures for the Georgia Freight Railroad Program of the Georgia Department of Transportation; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an exemption to state sales and use tax; to amend Code Section 52-2-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to composition of the Georgia Ports Authority; appointment, terms, and qualifications of members generally; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB588/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59949","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1460588,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Employment security; access and dissemination of certain information and documents related to claims for unemployment benefits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for access and dissemination of certain information and documents related to claims for unemployment benefits; to require the Commissioner of Labor to provide periodic reports containing certain information related to claims for unemployment compensation benefits; to provide members of the General Assembly with access to information and documents concerning constitutents' claims for unemployment benefits with such individuals' consent; to require the Department of Labor to develop and make available a consent form for such purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB583/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59944","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1460593,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Special license plates; Kappa Alpha Psi, 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 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB585/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59946","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1460598,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"License Plates; individuals who served in the armed forces for an ally of the United States during active military combat; provide a veteran's license plate","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 veteran's license plate to individuals who served in the armed forces for an ally of the United States during active military combat; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB225/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59930","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1460604,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Insurance Consumer Bill of Rights 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 requirements for settlement offers by insurers; to require the provision of certain notices and disclosures to claimants and insureds; to designate an unfair claims settlement practice; to provide for a private cause of action for unfair trade practices; to remove a provision related to private causes of action; to prohibit use of certain settlements in actuarial tables or other information submitted to the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB581/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59942","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1460610,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Malone, Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Bill Malone upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR139/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59934","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1460614,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Offenses Against Public Order; offense of wearing a mask, hood, or device which conceals the identity of the wearer; 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 wearing a mask, hood, or device which conceals the identity of the wearer; to clarify application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB235/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59966","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1460620,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Georgia Economic Recovery Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the exemption for projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-10","last_action_date":"2022-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB586/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59947","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1460625,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Davis, Belinda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Belinda Davis upon the grand occasion of her retirement in 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR140/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59935","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1460630,"bill_number":"SB233","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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB233/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59964","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1460636,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"\"Georgia Uniform Mediation Act\"; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB234/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59965","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1460641,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Ad valorem tax; authorize on premises processing and marketing of agricultural products as a qualifying conservation use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, so as to authorize on premises processing and marketing of agricultural products as a qualifying conservation use; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB575/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59923","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1460646,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; proposal guaranty for bids upon certain projects; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 and Code Section 40-6-181 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries and maximum speed limits, respectively, so as to provide for a proposal guaranty for bids upon certain projects; to provide for the licensing of airports; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance of cease and desist orders and punishment; to provide for posting of signage of maximum speed limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB577/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59925","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1460650,"bill_number":"HR204","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR204/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59957","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1460656,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Ethics in Government; leadership committees; chairpersons; such committees may receive contributions and make expenditures; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for leadership committees; to provide for chairpersons; to provide that such committees may receive contributions and make expenditures; to provide for disposition of assets in certain circumstances; to provide for filings and reports; to provide an exception from contribution limits; to provide for certain notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB221/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59920","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1460663,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors; 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB226/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59932","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1460667,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"The Law Office of Keith R. Miles LLC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending The Law Office of Keith R. Miles LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR206/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59937","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1460673,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Effingham Veterans Park; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Effingham Veterans Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR207/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59938","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1460677,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"\"The Georgia Civics Renewal Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Civics Education; to provide for membership, filling of vacancies, terms, officers, duties, meetings, and reimbursement of members of the commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-28","last_action_date":"2022-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB220/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59918","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1460684,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"General Assembly; adopt Wesley International Academy; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia General Assembly to adopt Wesley International Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR202/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59955","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1460689,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Georgia School Nutrition Association professionals; serving meals to Georgia's students; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia School Nutrition Association professionals for their work in serving meals to Georgia's students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR208/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59939","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1460695,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Mental health; grant program to establish assisted outpatient treatment programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a grant program to establish assisted outpatient treatment programs for persons with mental illness who struggle to maintain engagement with essential mental health treatment; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB590/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59951","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1460699,"bill_number":"SB227","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB227/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59931","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1460704,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Johns Creek Arts Center; 25 years of providing affordable high-quality arts education to the residents of North Fulton and surrounding communities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Johns Creek Arts Center for 25 years of providing affordable high-quality arts education to the residents of North Fulton and surrounding communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR209/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59940","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1460709,"bill_number":"SB230","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; 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, relating to procedure for imposition of tax, resolution or ordinance, notice to county election superintendent, and election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB230/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59960","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1460716,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"\"Community Rebound Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation management, so as to enact the \"Community Rebound Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for the allocation of funds; to provide for incentives; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB223/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59928","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1460720,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Henry \"Hank\" Louis Aaron Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Henry \"Hank\" Louis Aaron and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR138/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59933","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1460725,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Carrying Weapons Within School Safety Zones; carrying and possession of handguns in certain manners; property owned or leased by public institutions of postsecondary education; repeal authorization","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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB229/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59961","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1460729,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Sales and use tax; encompass certain transactions of digital goods and services; expand","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":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB594/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59954","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1460735,"bill_number":"SB222","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB222/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59921","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1460739,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Labor and industrial relations; daily overtime pay for eligible employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for daily overtime pay for eligible employees; to provide for definitions; to provide for the amount of and method of calculating daily overtime pay; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB584/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59945","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1462337,"bill_number":"HB607","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":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB607/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59982","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1462341,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Education; tuition and mandatory student fees for students enrolled in a unit of the University System of Georgia; calculated and assessed on a per credit hour basis; 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 tuition and mandatory student fees for students enrolled in a unit of the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia shall be calculated and assessed on a per credit hour basis, subject to certain conditions; to provide for caps on assessed tuition and mandatory student fees based on the number of credit hours students are enrolled; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB239/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60003","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1462343,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Elections and Voting; revise comprehensively","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to comprehensively revise elections and voting; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the establishment of a voter intimidation and illegal election activities hotline; to limit the ability of the State Election Board and the Secretary of State to enter into certain consent agreements; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding administrative procedure, so as to provide for the submission and suspension of emergency rules by the State Election Board; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB241/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60009","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1462347,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Grand Juries; state grand jury; creation, selection, composition, compensation, procedures, and term; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grand juries, so as to provide for a state grand jury; to provide for its creation, selection, composition, compensation, procedures, and term; to provide for definitions; to provide for a foreperson and deputy foreperson; to provide for certain disqualifications and recusals; to provide for certain oaths; to provide for a legal advisor; to provide secrecy of proceedings; to provide for sanctions for violations; to provide for subpoenas and compelling the production of evidence and testimony; to provide for assistance; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Supreme Court; 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":"2021-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB242/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60010","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1462349,"bill_number":"HB604","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 $60,000.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, in the amount of $80,000.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or older, and in the amount of the full appraised value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB604/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59979","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1462353,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 1, 2021, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR141/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59995","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1462356,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Elections; automatic recount and recanvass under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for an automatic recount and recanvass under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB615/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59990","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1462359,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Congress; enact John Lewis Civil Rights Voting Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact the John Lewis Civil Rights Voting Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR210/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59972","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1462362,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Griffin Judicial Circuit; assignment of cases; revise method","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise certain provisions governing the Griffin Judicial Circuit; to revise the method for the assignment of cases; to revise the method for the selection of one or more qualified persons as judge of the juvenile courts of the circuit; to revise the method of selection of the chief judge; to revise the method for filling a vacancy in the office of chief magistrate of Fayette County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB614/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59989","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1462365,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Bryan County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for nonpartisan elections for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB602/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59977","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1462368,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Code Of Georgia; enactment of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to revise provisions relating to the enactment of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to clarify the portions of the Code which have the effect of law; to clarify the matter included in the Code that does not have the effect of law; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Code Revision Commission, so as to clarify the oversight of the commission with respect to state content; to clarify the oversight of the commission with respect to supplementary content; to revise a provision relating to copyright of the Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB238/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60005","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1462370,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"City of Tucker Councilman Bill Rosenfeld Day; February 26, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2021, as City of Tucker Councilman Bill Rosenfeld Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR217/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60000","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1462374,"bill_number":"HB617","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 athletic programs at postsecondary educational institutions may receive compensation for the use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness; to provide for application to intercollegiate athletic associations; to allow for professional representation of such student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics; to provide for findings; 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":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB617/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59992","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1462376,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Governor; join United States Climate Alliance; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the governor of Georgia to join the United States Climate Alliance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR211/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59993","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1462382,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Cosmopolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church; occasion of its 152nd anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cosmopolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 152nd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59998","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1462387,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Brantley County; Board of Commissioners; authorize chairperson to make and second motions and vote on all matters","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brantley County, approved July 21, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 500), as amended, so as to authorize the chairperson of the board of commissioners to make and second motions and vote on all matters that come before the board for a vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB603/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59978","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1462389,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Employees' Retirement System; certain sworn law enforcement officers to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years; allow","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 allow sworn law enforcement officers serving in and the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division and the Capitol Police Division of the Department of Public Safety to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years, certain disability benefits, and certain provisions for purchasing creditable service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59987","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1462393,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Motor vehicles; reimbursement of costs expended for clean up of motor vehicle wrecks to tow truck operators; 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 reimbursement of costs expended for the clean up of motor vehicle wrecks to tow truck operators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB596/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59969","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1462395,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Edwards, Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eugene Edwards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR216/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59999","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1462399,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Hapeville, City of; quorums of mayor and council; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Hapeville, Georgia, approved March 25, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3769), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to quorums of the mayor and council; to revise procedures for filling vacancies on the city council; to revise provisions related to the city attorney; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB600/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59975","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1462401,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Health; provide for authorized electronic monitoring in long-term care facilities","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 definitions; to provide consent requirements; to provide for notice to the facility; to provide for relocation of a resident to another room; to provide for installation and costs; to provide for notice to visitors; to prohibit obstruction or destruction of electronic monitoring devices; to provide for protection of privacy rights; to provide for limited liability; to provide for a notification and consent form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB605/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59980","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1462404,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"State government; definition of small business; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to small business assistance, so as to change the definition of small business; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB611/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59986","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1462407,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; food service establishments to sell mixed drinks for off-premises consumption in approved containers under certain conditions; allow","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 allow food service establishments licensed to sell distilled spirits for consumption on the premises to sell mixed drinks for off-premises consumption in approved containers under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Commissioner of Revenue to promulgate 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":"2021-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-05","last_action_date":"2021-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB236/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59967","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1462410,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Georgia Forestry Commission; 100 years of service to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for 100 years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR218/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60001","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1462413,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Suttles, Mark Anthony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mark Anthony Suttles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR214/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59997","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1462416,"bill_number":"HB601","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB601/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59976","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1462420,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Woodstock, City of; change corporate limits","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB599/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59973","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1462422,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Georgia Technology Authority; study the potential implementation of state-wide unique identification system and a centralized website for all businesses and legal entities; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to require such authority to study the potential implementation of a state-wide unique identification system and a centralized website for all businesses and legal entities; to provide for requirements and a report; to require cooperation and collaboration; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB616/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59991","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1462426,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Rainge, Dr. Louvenia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Louvenia Rainge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR142/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60004","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1462428,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"General Assembly Chaplain; honorary position; appoint","description":"A RESOLUTION appointing the honorary position of General Assembly chaplain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR143/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60007","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1462435,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"West, Eleanor \"Sandy\" Torrey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eleanor \"Sandy\" Torrey West; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR145/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60011","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1462439,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"License Plates; specialty license plate supporting members of the United States Army Rangers; 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 members of the United States Army Rangers; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB237/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59974","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1462441,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Perry, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Perry 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB613/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59988","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1462444,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"State government; planning, deployment, and incentives of broadband services throughout the state; 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 planning, deployment, and incentives of broadband services throughout the state; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain powers, duties, and responsibilities of the OneGeorgia Authority and the Department of Community Affairs relative to funding and contractual awards for the deployment of broadband services to unserved areas and unserved locations within such areas; to provide certain criteria and conditions for such awards; to establish a process and procedure for the department to receive and investigate comments and suggestions related to proposed awards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB608/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59983","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1462447,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Lowe, Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR219/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60002","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1462450,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"HOPE scholarships; add Georgia Independent School Association to the list of accrediting agencies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to add the Georgia Independent School Association to the list of accrediting agencies; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB606/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59981","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1462453,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Georgia Second Amendment Protection 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 provide for protections against the infringements on the right to keep and bear arms; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a definition; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB597/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59970","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1462456,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Animals; marketing of certain domestic animals at certain locations; 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 animal protection generally, so as to prohibit the marketing of certain domestic animals at certain locations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB609/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59984","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1462459,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; eligibility for office of mayor; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding eligibility for the office of mayor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB610/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59985","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1462462,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Georgia Caregivers Day; recognize February 19, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2021, as Georgia Caregivers Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR144/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60008","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1462465,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Wood, Ernest W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ernest W. Wood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR213/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59996","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1462468,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Education; instructional program for students in grades eleven and twelve; critical role elections play in the democratic way of life; 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, so as to provide for an instructional program for students in grades eleven and twelve which covers the critical role elections play in the democratic way of life for people in Georgia and the United States; to provide for conditioning graduation on completion of such instructional program; to provide for the development of curriculum content and training; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB240/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60006","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1462471,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Insurance; liability of an insurer upon refusal to pay an insured for any loss pursuant to uninsured motorist coverage; revise","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 a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB598/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59971","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1462474,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"Denette Odum Jackson Memorial Bridge; Baldwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Denette Odum Jackson and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR212/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59994","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1462476,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Clay 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 Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3576), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3554) 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-06-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB595/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59968","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1464309,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Sexual Offenses; improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent; revise the offense","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, agent, or foster parent, consent not a defense, and penalty, so as to revise the offense of improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent; to revise and provide for definitions; to prohibit improper sexual contact within programs and facilities used by individuals as a condition of their probation or parole; to provide for a response to Bully v. State, 2020 Ga. App. LEXIS 628 (2020); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB243/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60012","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1464310,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"Jenkins, Representative Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating and saluting the abundant life and public service of Representative Charles Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR234/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60068","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1464312,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Health; sale and dispensing of contact lenses; eliminate certain restrictions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to eliminate certain restrictions on the sale and dispensing of contact lenses; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB629/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60031","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1464314,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"House Study Committee on Annexation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Annexation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR222/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60027","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1464316,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Crimes and Offenses; domestic relations; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from 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 for definitions; 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":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB244/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60014","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1464318,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Guardian and ward; payment of certain settlements involving claims of minors; clarify and revise procedures and requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 4 of Title 51, and Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, wrongful death, and bond, respectively, so as to clarify and revise procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving claims of minors; to revise and provide for definitions; to revise when the natural guardian or next friend of a minor may receive the personal property of a minor for certain purposes; to revise certain bond requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB620/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60019","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1464320,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"Elrod, Captain Stanley Curtis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and career of Captain Stanley Curtis Elrod; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR230/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60064","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1464322,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Unlocking the Promise Community School 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":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB626/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60028","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1464324,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"Jarrett, Kirk J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kirk J. Jarrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR224/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60055","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1464326,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Joint Study Committee for Strengthening Georgia's Future Workforce; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Strengthening Georgia's Future Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR154/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60046","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1464329,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Homer C. Sumner Memorial Highway; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Homer C. Sumner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR220/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60025","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1464330,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Helping Hands Ending Hunger INC.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Helping Hands Ending Hunger INC.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR147/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60015","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1464333,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"Snook, Sergeant Patrick David \"Rick\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Patrick David \"Rick\" Snook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR231/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60065","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1464336,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Insurance; insurers to consider only specified information in determining motor vehicle liability insurance rates; direct","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 direct insurers to consider only specified information in determining motor vehicle liability insurance rates; to provide for timely insurer responses to certain requests; to provide for prohibition considering credit history regarding motor vehicle liability premium rates; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB621/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60020","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1464337,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Public Officers; the compensation of certain public officials; revise","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 for public officers, so as to revise the compensation of certain public officials; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB252/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60051","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1464339,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"South Georgia 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 court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB624/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60023","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1464342,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; elder abuse protections regarding wills; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to execution and attestation, so as to provide for elder abuse protections regarding wills; to provide for a definition; to provide for requesting a judgment of validity; to provide for the admissibility of facts; to provide for revocation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB618/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60017","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1464344,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Heritage trust program; sale of Patrick's Fishing Paradise to a private entity; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the heritage trust program, so as to authorize the sale of Patrick's Fishing Paradise to a private entity; to provide for a procedure for same; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB619/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60018","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1464346,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Mt. Vernon Mills; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mt. Vernon Mills; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR160/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60074","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1464349,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Jim Arendt Day; recognize February 9, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2021, as Jim Arendt Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR152/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60041","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1464351,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"Coopwood, Wallace T.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wallace T. Coopwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR232/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60066","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1464352,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; retirement allowance; increase","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 increase the 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":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB250/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60053","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1464354,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"County Boards of Health; comprehensive reorganization; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12, Code Section 16-12-4, Code Section 19-11-9, Chapter 2 of Title 26, Title 31, and Code Section 43-18-75 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, cruelty to animals, location of absent parents by department, standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, health, and inspections, suspension or revocation of license, and other disciplinary actions, respectively, so as to provide for the reorganization of county boards of health; to revise the powers of county boards of health; to authorize the Department of Public Health to select district health directors; to provide for qualifications of district health directors; to authorize the commissioner of public health to select chief medical officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB256/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60076","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1464357,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Sentence and Punishment; no court shall impose a period of probation that exceeds 60 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 60 months; to provide for applicability; to provide for retroactive relief; to provide for conforming changes; to eliminate probation for life for persons convicted of certain serious violent felonies; 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":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB248/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60049","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1464359,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"Morgan, William Ray, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Ray Morgan Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR233/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60067","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1464361,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; Ga. Forestry Commission 2020 North Ga. Unit of Year; Brooks/Cook Forestry Unit; 2020 South Ga. Unit of Year; Area 7; 2020 Forest Protection Area of Year; State Lands Timber Sales; 2020 Forest Mgmt. Team of Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2020 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Brooks/Cook Forestry Unit on being named the 2020 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Area 7 on being named the 2020 Forest Protection Area of the Year; and the State Lands Timber Sales Team on being named the 2020 Forest Management Team of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR225/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60057","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1464363,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Health; persons to wear masks, hoods, or other devices to prevent the spread of a contagious or infectious disease during and for 12 months following the conclusion of a public health emergency; 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 persons to wear masks, hoods, or other devices to prevent the spread of a contagious or infectious disease during and for 12 months following the conclusion of a public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB637/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60058","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1464365,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Newton County; new judicial circuit; create; Alcovy Judicial Circuit; composition and terms of court; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Newton Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Newton County; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to revise the composition and terms of court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Newton Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB249/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60050","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1464367,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Tri-County Natural Gas Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Tri-County Natural Gas Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB625/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60024","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1464369,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Health; criminal background checks on individuals independently retained to provide personal care services for elderly persons who reside in a personal care home or assisted living facility; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14A of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the central caregiver registry, so as to provide for criminal background checks on individuals independently retained to provide personal care services for elderly persons who reside in a personal care home or assisted living facility; to revise definitions; to provide for procedures and notification; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB628/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60030","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1464371,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Charlie D. Rodgers Memorial Highway; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Charlie D. Rodgers and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR221/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60026","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1464373,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"GAE Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2021; Georgia Association of Educators; occasion of its 154th anniversary; Public Schools Week in Georgia; February 22-26, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Educators upon the occasion of its 154th anniversary, recognizing February 25, 2021, as GAE Day at the state capitol, and recognizing February 22-26, 2021, as Public Schools Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR226/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60060","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1464375,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 1, 2021, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR227/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60061","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1464377,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Senate Crime and Youth Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Crime and Youth Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR150/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60039","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1464381,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Ayers, Alex Martin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alex Martin Ayers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR148/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60043","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1464383,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Medical assistance; authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the 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 federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to require certain action; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB630/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60032","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1464385,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Joint PeachCare Public Option Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint PeachCare Public Option Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR153/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60045","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1464387,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Courts; each judge of the superior court, state court, and probate court and each magistrate shall have authority to perform any lawful judicial act; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide that each judge of the superior court, state court, and probate court and each magistrate shall have authority to perform any lawful judicial act regardless of where he or she is physically located at the time of such act; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for the issuance of arrest warrants by a judge regardless of where such judge is physically located; to revise standards for holding a court of inquiry; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to revise when superior courts are authorized to use alternative locations; to provide for criteria; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB635/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60047","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1464389,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Georgia Human Trafficking and Sex Crimes Directory Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, so as to establish the \"Georgia Human Trafficking and Sex Crimes Directory Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for confidential communications procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB633/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60035","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1464391,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit, Brooks/Cook Forestry Unit; Area 7; State Lands Timber Sales Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2020 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Brooks/Cook Forestry Unit on being named the 2020 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Area 7 on being named the 2020 Forest Protection Area of the Year; and the State Lands Timber Sales Team on being named the 2020 Forest Management Team of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR146/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60013","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1464394,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Agricultural Commodity Commissions; public hearings with online public comment opportunities; replace","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 replace certain public hearings with online public comment opportunities; to revise procedures for issuing, amending, and renewing marketing orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB247/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60044","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1464395,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Joint Committee on Sustainable Materials Management on State Properties; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Sustainable Materials Management on State Properties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR223/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60037","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1464397,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Elections and Primaries; notice when polling places are relocated; 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 notice when polling places are relocated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB253/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60052","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1464400,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; prohibit public officers from ordering the enforcement of certain federal acts regarding the right to keep and bear arms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to prohibit public officers from ordering the enforcement of certain federal acts regarding the right to keep and bear arms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB245/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60016","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1464401,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Syed Raian Islam; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Syed Raian Islam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR161/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60077","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1464403,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal history record restrictions for certain persons cited with or convicted of certain criminal offenses; 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 criminal history record restrictions for certain persons cited with or convicted of certain criminal offenses; to provide that restricted criminal history record information shall be available to criminal justice agencies; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to first offenders, so as to revise the procedure for petitioning for exoneration and discharge when an individual has qualified for sentencing as a first offender; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB257/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60078","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1464406,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Crimes and Offenses; comprehensive revisions regarding justification and the use of force; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for comprehensive revisions regarding justification and the use of force; to provide for certain investigations and reports in certain circumstances; to repeal certain Code sections; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Titles 15, 17, and 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, criminal procedure, and education, respectively, so as to provide for conforming changes; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to repeal a Code section; to provide for a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and construction of act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB254/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60073","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1464408,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"Congress; pass a constitutional amendment to establish voting as a right granted to all eligible United States citizens; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to establish voting as a right granted to all eligible United States citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR235/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60059","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1464409,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Elder, Matthew; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Elder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR158/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60072","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1464412,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Bryan County Sheriff Clyde R. Smith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryan County Sheriff Clyde R. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR156/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60069","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1464414,"bill_number":"HR229","title":"Wilson, Ralph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Ralph Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR229/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60063","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1464416,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Barclay, Andrea; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Andrea Barclay, the founder of Because One Matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60071","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1464419,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; define certain terms; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to employee contributions to the retirement system, payment of employee contributions on behalf of the member, and additional contributions; to change certain provisions relating to prior service credit for military service; to change certain provisions relating to eligibility and application for a retirement allowance, early retirement, amount of retirement allowance, compliance with federal tax laws, and increases in retirement allowance; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB251/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60054","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1464421,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Wilkinson County; Magistrate Court; provide one-year terms of office for magistrates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Wilkinson County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Wilkinson County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3980), as amended; so as to provide one-year terms of office for magistrates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB634/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60036","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1464423,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Senate Sickle Cell Anemia Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Sickle Cell Anemia Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR151/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60040","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1464425,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Prljaca, Lejla; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lejla Prljaca; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR157/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60070","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1464428,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Pastor Billy Edmondson Highway; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Pastor Billy Edmondson and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR149/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60042","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1464430,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Motor vehicles; enforcement of operating a commercial motor vehicle upon a highway in violation of a local ordinance; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of speed detection devices and red light cameras, so as to provide for the enforcement of operating a commercial motor vehicle upon a highway in violation of a local ordinance through the use of recorded images by an automated truck route monitoring device; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon operation of an automated truck route monitoring device; to provide for issuance of civil monetary penalties; to provide notice of penalty; to prohibit the renewal of registration or sale of a motor vehicle upon failure to pay a civil monetary penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB632/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60034","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1464432,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"\"OneGeorgia Authority Act\"; grant program to support border region retail and tourism projects; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"OneGeorgia Authority Act,\" so as to provide for a grant program to support border region retail and tourism projects; to provide for criteria; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB255/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60075","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1464434,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Labor and industrial relations; rest breaks for certain employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for rest breaks for certain employees; to provide for definitions; to provide for the duration and frequency of such breaks; to provide for compensation during such rest breaks; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB636/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60056","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1464436,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; develop a system to collect information on an individual's ability to communicate with law enforcement or emergency responders; provisions","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 the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for the development and operation of a system to voluntarily collect and disseminate information relating to conditions that may impede an individual's ability to communicate with law enforcement or emergency responders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB631/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60033","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1464438,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Professions and businesses; athletic trainers; revise and update definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to athletic trainers, so as to revise and update definitions; to eliminate obsolete provisions; to require athletic training students to be under the direct supervision of a physician or licensed athletic trainer; to revise and update certification requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB627/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60029","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1464440,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Be The Match Day; recognize March 4, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2021, as Be The Match Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR155/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60048","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1464442,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"\"The Learning Pod Protection Act\"; exemptions applicable to learning pods, student attendance, administrative and judicial proceedings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, so as to provide for \"The Learning Pod Protection Act\"; to provide for exemptions applicable to learning pods; to provide for student attendance; to provide for administrative and judicial proceedings; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB246/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60038","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1464444,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Fort Valley, City of; Utility Commission; add three appointed members","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, 4170), so as to add three appointed members to the Utility Commission for the City of Fort Valley; to remove the mayor's voting power on such commission; to provide for the filling of vacancies on such commission; to remove provisions providing for agreements between the city and commission as to certain payments from the commission to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB622/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60021","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1464446,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Cohutta, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Cohutta; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB623/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60022","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1464448,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"Rare Disease Day in Georgia; February 26, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2021, as Rare Disease Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR228/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60062","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1466639,"bill_number":"HB652","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 full-time and part-time juvenile court judges; to repeal provisions relating to the appointment of juvenile court judges; to provide for judicial circuits for juvenile courts; to provide for the number of judges for each of the juvenile courts; to provide for elections of juvenile court judges; to provide for appointment upon vacancy; to preserve current terms of office for currently serving juvenile court judges; to revise the compensation of juvenile court judges; to repeal provisions related to the appointment of associate juvenile courts judges, associate juvenile court traffic judges, and pro tempore juvenile court judges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB652/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60105","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1466640,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"Davis, Reverend Dr. Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Sam Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR240/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60109","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1466641,"bill_number":"HR247","title":"Edmondson, Dr. Michael H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Michael H. Edmondson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR247/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60116","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1466643,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"\"Save Girls Sports 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 it shall be unlawful for a public school or a private school whose students or teams compete against a public school to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that permit a person whose gender is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for females; to provide for definitions; to provide for remedies for violations; to provide for exceptions; to waive 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":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB266/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60118","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1466644,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and weapons; revise various laws","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 revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise data base prohibition; to provide for a definition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; 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 revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB259/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60080","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1466645,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR163/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60098","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1466646,"bill_number":"HR242","title":"DeKalb National Council of Negro Women Section; celebrating its 30th Anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the DeKalb National Council of Negro Women Section for celebrating its 30th Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR242/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60111","sponsor":"Zulma Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1466647,"bill_number":"HR236","title":"House Study Committee on the Safe Staffing of Nurses in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Safe Staffing of Nurses in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR236/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60093","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1466648,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Health; Low THC Oil Patient Registry; repeal; 'Controlled Substances Therapeutic Act'","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 replace with provisions to provide for medical use of marijuana; to provide for the automatic registration of individuals registered under former Code Section 31-2A-18; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB264/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60102","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1466650,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Certification of Operators of Water or Wastewater Treatment Plants; registration fee for board approved continuing education providers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-51-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of operators of water or wastewater treatment plants and laboratory analysts, renewal, continuing education, and training period, so as to provide for a registration fee for board approved continuing education providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB258/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60079","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1466651,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to transfer the direction and supervision of Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB648/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60091","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1466652,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Dual Enrollment Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to enact the \"P-TECH Dual Enrollment Act\"; to provide for a pathway for students through high school, technical college, and workforce entry by establishing unified partnerships; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain dual credit courses; to provide for participating students, high schools, and units of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for responsibilities of industry partners; to provide for responsibilities of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for planning grants; to provide for implementation; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB646/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60089","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1466653,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Torts; asbestos trust claims and claims made in civil asbestos actions; provide transparency","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 transparency with respect to asbestos trust claims and claims made in civil asbestos actions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to revise information required for the sworn information form; to provide for requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB639/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60082","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1466654,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Water Pollution and Surface-Water Use; application of coal tar sealant products on asphalt paved surfaces and the sale of such products; prohibit","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 prohibit the application of coal tar sealant products on asphalt paved surfaces and the sale of such products; to provide for exceptions; to provide for local ordinances; to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to provide technical support and enforce compliance; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB262/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60095","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1466656,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Postsecondary education; special institutional fee waiver for students who work 20 or more hours per week as graduate 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 special institutional fee waiver for students who work 20 or more hours per week as graduate 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":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB644/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60087","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1466657,"bill_number":"HR243","title":"Williams, Derrica; leadership in various organizations; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Derrica Williams for her leadership in various organizations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR243/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60112","sponsor":"Zulma Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1466658,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Marijuana; General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation; authorize -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; to permit persons 21 years of age or older to purchase marijuana for personal use; to provide that fees and tax proceeds from the sale of such marijuana be dedicated equally between education and transportation infrastructure purposes; to provide a procedure to vacate previous misdemeanor marijuana convictions; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR165/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60104","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1466659,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Health; visitation by essential visitors to patients in hospitals and residents in long-term care facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for visitation by essential visitors to patients in hospitals and residents in long-term care facilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations by the Department of Community Health; to provide for conforming policies by hospitals and long-term care facilities; to provide for sanctions for noncompliance; to provide that the Governor is not authorized to waive the provisions in a declared public health emergency; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB649/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60092","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1466661,"bill_number":"HB647","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 O.C.G.A., 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 provide for definitions; to provide for ground-water monitoring reports; 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, 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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB647/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60090","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1466662,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"Jones, Chief Mike; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chief Mike Jones upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR239/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60108","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1466664,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Soil Amendments; exclude from regulation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-12-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation and adoption of rules and regulations and sharing of information, so as to exclude certain soil amendments from regulation; to limit locally adopted buffers and setbacks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB260/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60096","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1466665,"bill_number":"HR244","title":"Cauthen, Deanna Johnson; impressive accomplishments as the host of The Working Woman Radio Show; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deanna Johnson Cauthen for her impressive accomplishments as the host of The Working Woman Radio Show; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR244/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60113","sponsor":"Zulma Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1466666,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Family Life Education Month; recognize February 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2021 as Family Life Education Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR164/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60099","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1466668,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc.; 2021 Virtual Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc. upon its 2021 Virtual Day at the state capitol on March 1, 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR237/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60106","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1466669,"bill_number":"HB643","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 Code Section 48-5-41 of the O.C.G.A., 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 amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, so as to provide that the underlying fee interest in local government airport property which remains vested in the local government shall not be deemed to be used for public, governmental, and municipal purposes; to provide that the public is not entitled to rightful, equal, and uniform use of airports and landing fields leased to private parties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB643/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60086","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1466670,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Crimes and offenses; medical cannabis; update and revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to update and revise provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for application; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB645/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60088","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1466671,"bill_number":"HB650","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 provide for a civil cause of action; to require the Department of Labor to provide certain instruction and public education; 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":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB650/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60100","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1466672,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Chatham County; Board of Commissioners; provide transit services throughout the county","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County to provide transit services throughout the county, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5315), so as to provide for authority to provide such services; to repeal and reserve a provision allowing a city to exclude itself from provisions of the Act; to provide for authority to create a special district for transit services; to provide for intergovernmental agreements related to new transit services in incorporated areas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB651/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60101","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1466674,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Retail Marijuana; regulation; provide; 'Georgia Retail Marijuana Code'","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 retail marijuana; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the regulatory authority of the Department of Revenue; to provide for licensing requirements and restrictions; to provide for regulation of cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail sale of marijuana; to prohibit certain acts; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB263/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60103","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1466675,"bill_number":"HR245","title":"Malone, Kelly C. Collier; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kelly C. Collier Malone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR245/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60114","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1466676,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Solid Waste Management; certain buffer areas around 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 solid waste management generally, so as provide for certain buffer areas around landfills; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB265/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60117","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1466677,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; expired provisions related to the issuance and review of requests for a proposals a new location; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB261/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60094","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1466679,"bill_number":"HR241","title":"Davis, Beverly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beverly Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR241/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60110","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1466680,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Crimes and offenses; firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; revise various laws","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 various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of property seized, to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to active duty powers, to revoke active duty powers relating to close places where firearms and ammunition are sold; to revise Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state tort claims, so as to waive sovereign immunity for certain claims; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding torts, to provide immunity to private property owners under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB640/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60083","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1466681,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Torts; asbestos claims and silica claims; revise filing requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to asbestos and silica claims, so as to revise filing requirements for asbestos claims and silica claims; to provide for nonliability of product liability defendants in certain circumstances; 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":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB638/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60081","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1466682,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Aviation; underlying fee interest in local government airport property which remains vested in the local government shall not be deemed to be used for public, governmental, and municipal purposes; 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 the underlying fee interest in local government airport property which remains vested in the local government shall not be deemed to be used for public, governmental, and municipal purposes; to provide that the public is not entitled to rightful, equal, and uniform use of airports and landing fields leased to private parties; 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":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB642/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60085","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1466683,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Property; chiropractic practice to have a lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person; 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":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB641/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60084","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1466684,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Warlick, Benjamin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Warlick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR162/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60097","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1466686,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"Rogers, Elvira; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Elvira Rogers upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR238/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60107","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1466687,"bill_number":"HR246","title":"Effingham Veterans Park; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Effingham Veterans Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR246/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60115","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1466688,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"\"Second Amendment Preservation 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 provide for protections against the infringements on the right to keep and bear arms; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB268/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60120","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1466689,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; retired member who elected an optional retirement allowance; eligible to change any of such named beneficiaries; provide","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 provide that a retired member who elected an optional retirement allowance that included one or more named beneficiaries shall be eligible to change any of such named beneficiaries under certain conditions and limitations; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB267/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60119","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1468559,"bill_number":"HR258","title":"Broxton, Manzie T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Manzie T. Broxton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR258/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60170","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1468567,"bill_number":"HR268","title":"Congress; abolish the practice of involuntary sterilization of women in custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to abolish the practice of involuntary sterilization of women in custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR268/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60160","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1468575,"bill_number":"HR263","title":"Cochran, Australia Darden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Australia Darden Cochran; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR263/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60175","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1468583,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Elections and Primaries; the manner of selection of the members of the State Election Board; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to change the manner of selection of the members of the State Election Board; to provide for terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB269/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60157","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1468592,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Members of United States Congress; enact federal legislation granting statehood to people of Washington, D.C; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging members of the United States Congress to enact federal legislation granting statehood to the people of Washington, D.C.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR166/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60127","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1468599,"bill_number":"HR259","title":"Islamic holy month of Ramadan; commencing a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to all in Georgia and around the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commencing a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to all in Georgia and around the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR259/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60171","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1468608,"bill_number":"HR260","title":"Jewish Georgian Heritage Month; May 2021; honoring the contributions of the Jewish community to the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2021 as Jewish Georgian Heritage Month and honoring the contributions of the Jewish community to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR260/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60172","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1468616,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Brookhaven, City of; filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB655/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60123","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1468624,"bill_number":"HR252","title":"Ho, Helen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Helen Ho; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR252/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60164","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1468632,"bill_number":"HR254","title":"Perry-Blalock, Jacqueline; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacqueline Perry-Blalock for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 16, 2021, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR254/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60166","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1468641,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act; pharmacy care; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act,\" so as to revise the definition of \"pharmacy care\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB653/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60121","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1468648,"bill_number":"HR265","title":"It's About Time Boutique; 2020 Small Business of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending It's About Time Boutique, the 2020 Small Business of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR265/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60176","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1468657,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"MARTA; venue for actions against the authority or relative to revenue 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 venue for actions against the authority or relative to revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB660/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60133","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1468665,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Melton, Harold; Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton for his 30 years in state government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR170/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60138","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1468674,"bill_number":"HR249","title":"Congress; enact legislation related to cannabis; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact legislation and the State of Georgia to coordinate regarding financial services, insurance, investment, and taxation related to cannabis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR249/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60135","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1468682,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Taxes; tobacco and vaping products; revise rate","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 and vaping products, so as to revise the rate of the tax on tobacco and vaping products; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB670/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60147","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468691,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Inmate Mental Health Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical services for inmates, so as to enact the \"Inmate Mental Health Act\"; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for inmate death investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB678/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60155","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1468698,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Income taxes; any corporation that is part of an affiliated group; require consolidated return","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 require a consolidated return to be made by any corporation that is part of an affiliated group; 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB673/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60150","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468707,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Income taxes; refundable earned income tax credit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a refundable earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB672/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60149","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468714,"bill_number":"HR250","title":"The Atlanta Black Chambers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Atlanta Black Chambers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR250/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60162","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1468722,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Georgia Industrialized Buildings Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to units designed to be affixed to foundations or existing buildings, so as to provide for the construction, design, and modification of industrialized buildings and tiny houses; to provide for definitions; to provide rules and regulations regarding all industrialized buildings manufactured in the state; to provide for the adoption of codes; to provide for local authority; to provide for agency requirements; to provide for inspection requirements; to provide for manufacture and installation requirements; to provide for insignia requirements; to provide for requirements for certification of existing industrialized buildings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB664/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60141","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1468730,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Income tax; add Georgia income tax paid by an individual to Georgia taxable net income","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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB666/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60143","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468739,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Income tax; increase standard deduction amounts and provide for annual inflationary adjustments","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 increase the standard deduction amounts and provide for annual inflationary adjustments; 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB667/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60144","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468746,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day; recognize March 28, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2021, as Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR172/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60140","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1468755,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Georgia Farmers' Market and Produce Terminal Development 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 Farmers' Market and Produce Terminal Development Authority; 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 Farmers' Market and Produce Terminal Development Authority as a state authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-04","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB676/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60153","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1468763,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Income tax; provide maximum income for which the personal exemption is allowable","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 a maximum income for which the personal exemption is allowable; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB668/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60145","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468771,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Education; law enforcement officers involved in school functions; provide authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the exercise of law enforcement authority by certain law enforcement officers involved in school related functions or 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB677/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60154","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1468779,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Education; discontinuation of loans made under the Student Access Loan program establish by the Georgia Student Finance Authority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 4A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to direct loans to students on basis of need and merit, so as to provide for the discontinuation of loans made under the Student Access Loan program established by the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for a program of forgiveness of such loans; to require notice to borrowers of such loan forgiveness program and the opportunity to opt out; to provide for a Student Access Grant program; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions, maximum grant amounts, eligibility requirements, random selection among eligible applicants, and rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB669/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60146","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468787,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Gavalis, Mr. Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Joseph Gavalis as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR173/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60158","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1468796,"bill_number":"HR262","title":"Gray, Dr. Allen E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Dr. Allen E. Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR262/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60174","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1468804,"bill_number":"HR253","title":"Gordy, Berry, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Berry Gordy Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR253/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60165","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1468812,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Employees' Retirement System; certain sworn law enforcement officers to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years; allow","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 allow sworn law enforcement officers serving in and the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division and the Capitol Police Division of the Department of Public Safety to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years, certain disability benefits, and certain provisions for purchasing creditable service; 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB657/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60125","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1468820,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Education; rules for determination of eligibility for in-state tuition rates at institutions of higher education; 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 rules for the determination of eligibility for in-state tuition rates at institutions of higher education; 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 so as to provide that verification of lawful presence in the United States shall not be required for determinations of eligibility for admission, for in-state tuition rates, and for scholarships, loans, and grants pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB665/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60142","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468829,"bill_number":"HR267","title":"Ledbetter, Mecole; 2020 Volunteer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mecole Ledbetter, the 2020 Volunteer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR267/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60178","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1468836,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Elections; scanning and publishing of paper ballots, unofficial precinct returns, and ballots from recounts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the scanning and publishing on a county website or the Secretary of State's website of paper ballots, unofficial precinct returns, and ballots from recounts; to provide for the inspection and copying of original ballots by certain persons following the completion of a recount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB659/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60130","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1468845,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Gant, Patricia and James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia and James Gant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR171/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60139","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1468853,"bill_number":"HR255","title":"Hamp, Nancy Gail; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nancy Gail Hamp for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 16, 2021, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR255/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60167","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1468861,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Ad valorem tax; mobile homes procure and display decals; grant counties option to require","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 grant counties the option of requiring that mobile homes procure and display decals; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB679/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60156","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1468868,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Criminal procedure; increase in the time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for an increase in the time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; to clarify bond forfeiture conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB662/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60136","sponsor":"Zulma Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1468877,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Health; pilot program to fund rural birthing centers associated with hospitals with emergency departments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for a pilot program to fund rural birthing centers associated with hospitals with emergency departments; to define a term; to provide for the solicitation of grants of funding; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB270/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60161","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1468884,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"COVID-19 Credit Report Protection for Consumers 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 provide certain protections to consumers who have experienced financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic; to provide for definitions; to require credit consumer reporting agencies to place a COVID-19 alert along with or accompanying any consumer report or credit score provided by the consumer credit reporting agency in the file of that consumer indicating the consumer has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; to provide for removal of such an alert; to provide procedures for placement and removal of a COVID-19 alert; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB656/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60124","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1468893,"bill_number":"HR264","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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR264/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60159","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1468901,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"State government; net proceeds of Georgia Lottery Corporation to equal at least 35 percent of the lottery proceeds each fiscal year; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the lottery, so as to require the net proceeds of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to equal at least 35 percent of lottery proceeds each fiscal year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB663/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60137","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1468910,"bill_number":"HR261","title":"Becker, Dr. Mark P.; retirement as president of Georgia State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Mark P. Becker upon his retirement as president of Georgia State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR261/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60173","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1468918,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Revenue and taxation; levy of joint county and municipal sales and use tax by consolidated governments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for 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 sunset provisions and renewals; 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB661/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60134","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1468927,"bill_number":"HR257","title":"Gilbert, Annie Ruth Darden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Annie Ruth Darden Gilbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR257/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60169","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1468934,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"General Assembly; members and officers; revise compensation, expenses, and allowances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-1-8 and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary and allowances of members and officers of the General Assembly and general provisions regarding salaries and fees for public officers, respectively, so as to revise the compensation, expenses, and allowances of certain public officials; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB675/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60152","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1468943,"bill_number":"SR167","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":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR167/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60128","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1468951,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Franklin-Hart Airport Authority; members and employees; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3927), so as to revise the provisions regarding members and employees of the authority transacting certain business with the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB658/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60129","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1468959,"bill_number":"HR251","title":"Simmons, George Edward, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of George Edward Simmons Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR251/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60163","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1468967,"bill_number":"HR248","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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR248/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60126","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1468976,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Amendment to the United States Constitution; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify an Amendment to the United States Constitution; equal rights not abridged on account of sex; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR168/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60131","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1468983,"bill_number":"HR256","title":"Tanner, Pastor Henry Louis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Pastor Henry Louis Tanner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR256/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60168","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1468992,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Education; exclude freeport property from equalized adjusted school property tax digest for purposes of calculating local five mill share","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 phase in such exclusion over time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB654/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60122","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1469000,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Senate Shoreline Protection Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Shoreline Protection Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR169/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60132","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1469008,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Income tax; certain child and dependent care expenses; increase tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to increase the value of a tax credit based on the federal tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses to 100 percent of such federal tax credit; to provide that such tax credit shall be refundable to the taxpayer; 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB671/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60148","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1469016,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Financial institutions; earned wage access service providers; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide requirements for earned wage access service providers; to require registration of such providers with the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for fees; to provide for complaints; 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":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB674/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60151","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1469024,"bill_number":"HR266","title":"Zep; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Zep; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR266/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60177","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1470275,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Racial Equity and Reconciliation Commission of Georgia; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Commission of Georgia; to provide for membership and operation; to provide for an executive director; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for duties; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB272/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60184","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1470277,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Torts; asbestos claims and silica claims; revise filing requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to asbestos and silica claims, so as to revise filing requirements for asbestos claims and silica claims; to provide for nonliability of product liability defendants in certain circumstances; 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":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB687/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60202","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1470280,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Labor and industrial relations; essential workers; include COVID-19 within the meaning of occupational disease","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation for occupational disease, so as to include COVID-19 within the meaning of occupational disease for essential workers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB700/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60228","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1470283,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Stewart County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions relating to purchases and bids","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4028), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3845), so as to revise provisions relating to purchases and bids; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB680/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60180","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1470285,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Beckfod-Willis, Charmaine; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Charmaine Beckford-Willis for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR180/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60211","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1470288,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Economic Development, Department of; define innovation, innovative product or service, and startup","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to define innovation, innovative product or service, and startup; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB691/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60219","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1470290,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Children and youth; licensing, permitting, and approving authorities of personal care homes, child-caring institutions, and foster care homes; require","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, permitting, and approving authorities of personal care homes, child-caring institutions, and foster care homes, respectively, 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":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB694/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60222","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1470293,"bill_number":"SB276","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB276/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60203","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1470297,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Education; course of study in financial literacy for students in tenth or eleventh grade; 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 literacy for students in tenth or eleventh grade; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB681/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60181","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1470299,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Becker, Dr. Mark P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mark P. Becker upon his retirement as president of Georgia State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60201","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1470301,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Sales and use tax; termination of suspensions of collection of tax on jet fuel; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for the termination of suspensions of collection of sales and use taxes on jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB686/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60190","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1470304,"bill_number":"HR279","title":"Skinner, Bishop Dr. L. D., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop Dr. L. D. Skinner Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR279/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60212","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1470306,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Seay, Senator Valencia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Valencia Seay on receiving the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Legislator Appreciation Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR177/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60204","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1470308,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Pickens County board of elections and registration; provide abolition of 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 Pickens County and provide for its powers and duties approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3598), as amended, 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB683/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60186","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1470311,"bill_number":"HR271","title":"Forte, Jeannetta R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeannetta R. Forte; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR271/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60191","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1470313,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; persons who are victims of an offense of trafficking may petition the clerk of court to have sealed certain criminal history record information; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide that persons who are victims of an offense of trafficking may petition the clerk of court to have sealed certain criminal history record information maintained by the clerk; to provide that restricted criminal history record information shall be available to criminal justice agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB689/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60217","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1470315,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Gwinnett County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Gwinnett County ad valorem taxes for county purposes, other than to retire bonded indebtedness, in an amount equal to $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of Gwinnett County whose federal adjusted gross income, as well as the federal adjusted gross income of the spouse of such resident and all other members of the family who also reside at such homestead, is less than $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to require annual income reporting; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB688/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60213","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1470320,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Bartow County; homestead exemption; school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide","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 full amount of the first $400,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide that applicants have paid ad valorem property taxes in Bartow County for the previous five years; 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":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB274/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60206","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1470322,"bill_number":"HR270","title":"Georgia Grown Trail 27; Catoosa, Walker, Chattooga, Floyd, Polk, Haralson and Carroll Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail 27; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR270/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60189","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1470324,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Johnson-Reaves, Joann A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joann A. Johnson-Reaves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR174/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60183","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1470327,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Troup County; board of elections and registration; provide new five member board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Troup County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved April 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5409), so as to provide for a new five member board; to terminate the office of the current board members; to provide for appointment, qualifications, term, quorum, and meeting of board members; to revise provisions regarding the election supervisor; to provide for filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-01-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB684/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60187","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1470329,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Narcotic treatment programs; licensing; revise composition of regions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prerequisites to licensing narcotic treatment programs, waivers, and creation of regions, so as to revise the composition of the regions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB690/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60218","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1470331,"bill_number":"HR275","title":"Alexander, Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR275/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60195","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1470335,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Jasper, 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 Jasper, Georgia; to provide for the corporate limits of the city, the powers of the city, and the form and method of government of the city; to provide for the administration of city affairs; to provide for the municipal court of the city; to provide for elections for city offices; to provide for taxation by the city; to provide for the financial management of the city; to provide for financial and fiscal affairs of the city; to provide for municipal services and regulatory functions; to provide general provisions; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for specific repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-06","last_action_date":"2021-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB685/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60188","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1470337,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Motor vehicles; operation of farm tractors on interstate highways; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm use vehicle, so as to prohibit operation of farm tractors on interstate highways; to provide for an exception; to provide for operation of farm tractors on state and local roadways; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB693/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60221","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1470343,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Bartow County School District Ad Valorem Taxes; homestead exemption; increase exemption amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4904), as amended by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3669), so as to increase the exemption amount; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB275/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60209","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1470345,"bill_number":"HR276","title":"Cho, Stephanie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Cho; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR276/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60196","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1470347,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Pickens County; board of elections and registration; reconstitute and reestablish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Pickens County, Georgia; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB682/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60185","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1470350,"bill_number":"HR269","title":"Private Carl Clifton Evans Memorial Intersection; Floyd County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carl Evans; dedicating an intersection in his memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR269/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60182","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1470353,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"State Election Board; suspending superintendents; provide additional powers","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 a definition; to provide additional powers of the State Election Board regarding suspending superintendents; to provide for the appointment of temporary and permanent replacement superintendents; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB701/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60229","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1470355,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Professional licensing boards; home addresses of licensees are treated as confidential; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment and general powers of division director, members and meetings of professional licensing boards, examination standards, roster of licensees, and funding, so as to provide that home addresses of licensees are treated as confidential; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB702/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60230","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1470359,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day; recognize March 11, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lupus Foundation of America and recognizing Thursday, March 11, 2021, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR182/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60207","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1470361,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Labor and industrial relations; COVID-19; provide protections for workers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide protections for workers against COVID-19; to prohibit adverse employment actions against workers who report the lack of worksite health and safety practices or who wear their own personal protective equipment; to provide for definitions; to provide for a civil cause of action and for damages and other relief; to provide for certain presumptions and limitations of actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB699/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60227","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1470363,"bill_number":"HR281","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; to permit persons 21 years of age or older to purchase marijuana for personal use; to provide for the dedication of fees and taxes from the production, sale, or personal use of such marijuana; to provide a procedure to vacate previous convictions; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR281/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60215","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1470369,"bill_number":"HR274","title":"Lowe, Bobbie Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobbie Mae Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR274/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60194","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1470371,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Labor and industrial relations; paid parental leave for employees; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for paid parental leave for employees; to provide for definitions; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB698/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60226","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1470373,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Georgia Composite Medical Board; provision regarding performance by the board of a criminal background check; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fingerprinting and criminal background checks for health care professionals licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to revise a provision regarding performance by the board of a criminal background check; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB271/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60179","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1470376,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Health care data collection; hospitals maintain certain technology; provisions","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 require the use of certified electronic health technology by certain hospitals; to provide for rule and regulation; to provide for applicability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB697/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60225","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1470379,"bill_number":"HR272","title":"Daniels, Richard \"Rich\" Leo; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard \"Rich\" Leo Daniels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR272/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60192","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1470381,"bill_number":"HR280","title":"House Study Committee on HOPE for the Future; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on HOPE for the Future; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR280/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60214","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1470384,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Special purpose local option sales tax; authorize consolidated governments to expend a portion of the tax proceeds from a maintenance reserve trust","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 authorize consolidated governments to expend a portion of the tax proceeds from a maintenance reserve trust dedicated for the maintenance of capital outlay projects that it or one or more local authorities within the special district owns or operates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB696/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60224","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1470386,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Community Health, Department of; notify the applicable local law enforcement agencies; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to drug abuse treatment and education programs, so as to require the Department of Community Health to notify the applicable local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, licensing departments, and planning and zoning departments upon issuance of a license to operate a drug abuse treatment and education program that is a residential care center; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB695/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60223","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1470388,"bill_number":"HR273","title":"Pendleton, Florence Christine Howard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Florence Christine Howard Pendleton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR273/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60193","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1470392,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Senator Fran Millar Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator Fran Millar and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR179/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60210","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1470394,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Corporal Mark Prevatt Memorial Bridge; Talbot/Muscogee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Mark Prevatt and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR176/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60200","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1470396,"bill_number":"HR277","title":"Yaqoob, Aisha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aisha Yaqoob; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR277/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60197","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1470399,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Elections and Primaries; conduct elections by paper ballots in 2021; authorize local governments","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 local governments to conduct elections by paper ballot in 2021; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB273/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60199","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1470401,"bill_number":"HR278","title":"Asian American Advancing Justice-Atlanta in Georgia; 10th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta in Georgia on its 10th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR278/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60198","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1470403,"bill_number":"HR282","title":"Sydnie Grace Jones Memorial Intersection; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Sydnie Grace Jones and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR282/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60216","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1470407,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to transfer the direction and supervision of Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the transfer of the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Labor, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on state property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB692/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60220","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1470409,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Odom-Bell, Frankye; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Frankye Odom-Bell for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR178/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60208","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1470411,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Levine, Elaine Ruth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elaine Ruth Levine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR181/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60205","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1471447,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Catoosa and Ringgold Communities; remember lives lost during the 2011 EF4 Tornado","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering the lives lost in the Catoosa and Ringgold communities during the 2011 EF4 tornado; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR189/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60237","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1471454,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR187/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60235","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1471460,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Art for Life: Building Creativity, Community and Connection; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Art for Life: Building Creativity, Community and Connection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR185/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60233","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1471469,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Employment Security; protections for employees against retaliation for reporting violations of law; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide protections for employees against retaliation for reporting violations of law; to provide for definitions; to provide for remedies; to provide for damages; to waive sovereign immunity; to provide for the burden of proof and affirmative defense; to provide for limitations of actions; to provide for appeals; to provide for venue; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for notice to employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB278/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60239","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1471476,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Captain Thornell \"T.K.\" King, Cornell L. Harvey, Johnny Robinson, and Clainetta T. Jefferson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Thornell \"T.K.\" King, Cornell L. Harvey, Johnny Robinson, and Clainetta T. Jefferson for their dedication to the community of Southeast Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR183/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60231","sponsor":"Sheila McNeill"},
{"bill_id":1471484,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Firearms; extend the exemptions from carry laws for court officials to include carrying inside of a courthouse","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 extend the exemptions from weapons carry laws for certain court officials to include carrying inside of a courthouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Third Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB277/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60238","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1471491,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR186/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60234","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1471500,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Wilson, Ralph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Ralph Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR184/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60232","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1471507,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 47th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR188/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60236","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1473129,"bill_number":"HR294","title":"Swanson, Jacobe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacobe Swanson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR294/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60265","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473130,"bill_number":"HR314","title":"Wakil, Haroun Shahid; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Haroun Shahid Wakil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR314/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60285","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1473131,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Motor vehicles; operation of an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; provide issuance of a permit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to provide for issuance of a permit relating to operation of an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB715/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60292","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1473132,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Muslim Student Recognition 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 Halal dietary selections as part of school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide for excused absences for certain Islamic holidays based upon sincerely held religious beliefs; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB710/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60247","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1473133,"bill_number":"HR290","title":"Seabrook, Bishop; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Seabrook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR290/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60261","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473134,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Waycross Judicial Circuit; Superior Court judges; increase salary supplement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the governing authority of each county comprising the Waycross Judicial Circuit may supplement the compensation, salary, expenses, and allowances of each of the judges of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3879), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3975), so as to increase the amounts of such supplements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB709/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60246","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1473135,"bill_number":"HR311","title":"Kimbrough, Army Colonel Robert Shane; induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Army Colonel Robert Shane Kimbrough upon his induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR311/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60282","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1473136,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"J.A. \"Big Jim\" Walters Intersection; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. J.A. \"Big Jim\" Walters and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR193/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60256","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1473137,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Sylvester, City of; ward residence requirements for city councilmembers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Sylvester, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4219), so as to provide ward residence requirements for city councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB711/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60286","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1473138,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Georgia Beer Day; recognize March 6, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and recognizing March 6, 2021, as Georgia Beer Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR191/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60253","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1473139,"bill_number":"HR305","title":"Gonzalez, Jerry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Gonzalez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR305/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60276","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1473140,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Senate Age of Mandatory Education Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Age of Mandatory Education Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR192/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60252","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1473141,"bill_number":"HR293","title":"Johnson-Davis, Jana L.; advocacy for and support of Georgia citizens impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jana L. Johnson-Davis for her advocacy for and support of Georgia citizens impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR293/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60264","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473142,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Bleckley 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 Bleckley 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB704/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60241","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1473143,"bill_number":"HR285","title":"Veterans Memorial Highway; Hart County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR285/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60250","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1473144,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Reducing Street Homelessness Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37, Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50, and Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs, and public property, respectively, so as to provide for multifaceted reform initiatives and supports relating to mental health and homelessness; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB713/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60290","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1473145,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Georgia Civil Practice Act; revise and provide for new requirements","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 tort claims for personal injury, bodily injury, and death; 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 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 revise a penalty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60291","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1473146,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Transportation, Department of; placement of memorials for victims of DUI homicide on city and county rights of way; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-15-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required findings, amount of award, rejection of claim, reductions, exemptions, effective date for awards, psychological counseling for relatives of deceased, and memorials for victims of DUI homicide, so as to authorize the placement of memorials for victims of DUI homicide on city and county rights of way by the Department of Transportation; to provide for coordination between the Department of Transportation and local government; to authorize local government to relocate such memorial signs due to maintenance or expansion; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB719/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60296","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1473147,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"Cook, Bobby Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby Lee Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR195/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60255","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1473148,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Protect Georgia Domestic Terrorism Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic terrorism, so as to provide for a misdemeanor offense for certain acts of domestic terrorism; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of the General Assembly, so as to establish a joint committee on domestic terrorism for assessing and sharing information regarding domestic terrorism threats; to enact the \"Protect Georgia Domestic Terrorism Act\"; to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for monitoring, investigating, and reporting requirements regarding domestic terrorism; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB716/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60293","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1473149,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Forgery Signature Verification Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Division of Forensic Sciences, so as to provide for the establishment of a section of handwriting analysis in the Division of Forensic Sciences; to provide for its staffing and duties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB720/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60297","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1473150,"bill_number":"HR291","title":"Thomas, Zykeria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zykeria Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR291/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60262","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473151,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Cole, Caroline; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Caroline Cole on the occasion of her 20th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR194/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60257","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1473152,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Congress; allow individuals to retain the right to use their image and likeness and shield them from copyright infringement; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to allow individuals to retain the right to use their image and likeness and shield them from copyright infringement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR190/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60254","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1473153,"bill_number":"HR297","title":"Sheffield, Merri Ellen; advocacy in systemic racism, environmental justice, community building, and equity as a grassroots leader in her community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Merri Ellen Sheffield for her advocacy in systemic racism, environmental justice, community building, and equity as a grassroots leader in her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR297/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60268","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473154,"bill_number":"HR302","title":"Nichol, Adelina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adelina Nichol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR302/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60273","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1473155,"bill_number":"HR301","title":"Fannin County High School wrestling team; winning the 2021 GHSA Wrestling State Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Fannin County High School wrestling team for winning the 2021 GHSA Wrestling State Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR301/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60272","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1473156,"bill_number":"HR300","title":"Bond, Dr. Robert; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Robert Bond upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR300/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60271","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1473157,"bill_number":"HR312","title":"Carrollton High School Trojan competition cheerleading team; winning the 2021 Cheerleading State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Carrollton High School Trojan competition cheerleading team for winning the 2021 Cheerleading State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR312/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60283","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1473158,"bill_number":"HR283","title":"American Legion Post 109 Intersection; Hart County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing American Legion Post 109 and dedicating an intersection in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR283/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60248","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1473159,"bill_number":"HR298","title":"Pedraza, Gigi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gigi Pedraza; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR298/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60269","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1473160,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"State government; Israel; state contracting certification; repeal a prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to repeal a prohibition of the state from entering into certain contracts without a certification that the individual or company does not presently conduct a boycott of Israel and will not conduct such a boycott for the duration of such contract; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB712/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60289","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1473161,"bill_number":"HR286","title":"Dr. Tom and Jean Boswell Memorial Highway; Pickens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Dr. Tom and Jean Boswell and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR286/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60251","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1473162,"bill_number":"HR287","title":"Gumbs-Rouse, Hadiya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hadiya Gumbs-Rouse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR287/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60258","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1473163,"bill_number":"HR313","title":"Peeples, Shelby C., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Shelby C. Peeples Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR313/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60284","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1473164,"bill_number":"HR308","title":"Cooper, Jerry W.; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Jerry W. Cooper upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR308/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60279","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1473165,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Income tax; eliminate a certain deduction; revise certain credits","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 revise certain tax credits; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to eliminate a certain income tax deduction; to revise certain income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB721/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60298","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1473166,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"City of Hapeville Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Hapeville Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for the purpose and scope of operation; to provide for definitions; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to provide for interests and remedies to bondholders; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received to be deemed trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption; to provide for rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of the act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB708/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60245","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1473167,"bill_number":"HR315","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":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR315/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60287","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1473168,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Guardian and ward; appointment of a guardian for certain minors; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-4-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petition for appointment of guardian and requirements for petition, so as to provide for the appointment of a guardian for a minor who is in the custody of the Division of Family and Children Services when the minor becomes an adult; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB706/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60243","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1473169,"bill_number":"HR304","title":"Citizen Impact USA Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Citizen Impact USA Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR304/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60275","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1473170,"bill_number":"HR299","title":"Gruner, América; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending América Gruner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR299/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60270","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1473171,"bill_number":"HR292","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; Thursday, March 11, 2021; the Lupus Foundation of America; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lupus Foundation of America and recognizing Thursday, March 11, 2021, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR292/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60263","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473172,"bill_number":"HR288","title":"Hogue, Vicky; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Vicky Hogue for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR288/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60259","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1473173,"bill_number":"HB722","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":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB722/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60299","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1473174,"bill_number":"HB717","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":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB717/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60294","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1473175,"bill_number":"HR296","title":"Freeman, Justin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Justin Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR296/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60267","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473176,"bill_number":"HR310","title":"Pennington, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert E.; induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert E. Pennington upon his induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR310/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60281","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1473177,"bill_number":"HR316","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; waive state's defense of sovereign immunity - 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":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR316/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60288","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1473178,"bill_number":"HR309","title":"Martin, Jim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR309/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60280","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1473179,"bill_number":"HR289","title":"HPV Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; March 4, 2021; acknowledging the connection between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer and the protection offered to prevent most HPV related cancers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the connection between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer and the protection offered to prevent most HPV related cancers and recognizing March 4, 2021, as HPV Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR289/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60260","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1473180,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Coolidge, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Coolidge; to provide for pending matters; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB707/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60244","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1473181,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Bleckley 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 Bleckley County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB703/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60240","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1473182,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Bleckley County; Probate Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Bleckley County to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be assigned; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB705/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60242","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1473183,"bill_number":"HR303","title":"Phillips, Army Lieutenant Colonel John William; induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Army Lieutenant Colonel John William Phillips upon his induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR303/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60274","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1473184,"bill_number":"HR307","title":"Parrish, Yvette S.; receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Yvette S. Parrish for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR307/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60278","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1473185,"bill_number":"HB718","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":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Creative Arts & Entertainment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB718/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60295","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1473186,"bill_number":"HR284","title":"Judge Donald \"Hoppy\" Royston Highway; Madison County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Donald \"Hoppy\" Royston and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR284/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60249","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1473187,"bill_number":"HR306","title":"House Interns for the 2021 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2021 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR306/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60277","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1473188,"bill_number":"HR295","title":"Scales, Jaliyah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jaliyah Scales; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR295/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60266","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1474089,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Moore, Dorothy; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dorothy Moore for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR196/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60300","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1474110,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"Georgia National Association for Advancement of Colored People; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia National Association for the Advancement of Colored People upon its 112th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR197/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60303","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1474134,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Woodall, Reverend James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Woodall, state president of the Georgia National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR198/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60302","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1474155,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Lumpkin County; board of commissioners; qualifications for the county manager; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the board of commissioners of Lumpkin County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4272), as amended, so as to revise the qualifications for the county manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB280/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60304","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1474175,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols; placement of a monument to honor the Original 33; 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 to honor the Original 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB279/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60301","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1474887,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Lincoln County; board of elections and registration; reconstitute and reestablish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, Georgia; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB283/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60329","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1474888,"bill_number":"HR320","title":"Muhammad, Dr. Maryam; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Maryam Muhammad for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR320/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60320","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1474889,"bill_number":"HR327","title":"Eaton, Marian B.; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Marian B. Eaton for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR327/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60328","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1474891,"bill_number":"HR336","title":"Georgia Reading Awareness Month; March 2021; Science for Georgia, the Technology Association Georgia Education Collaborative, Breaking the Cycle of Health Disparities Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, and Reach Out and Read Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Science for Georgia, the Technology Association Georgia Education Collaborative, Breaking the Cycle of Health Disparities Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, and Reach Out and Read Georgia and recognizing March 2021 as Georgia Reading Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR336/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60338","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1474892,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Education; wraparound services in the multi-tiered system of supports to be provided prior to expelling or assigning a student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive days during a school year; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-742 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to multi-tiered system of supports prior to suspension or expulsion for certain students, so as to include wraparound services in the multi-tiered system of supports to be provided prior to expelling or assigning a student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year; to provide a definition of wraparound services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB735/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60345","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1474893,"bill_number":"HR333","title":"Stephens, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR333/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60335","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1474895,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Health; hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to utilize surgical smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures; 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":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB731/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60341","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1474896,"bill_number":"HR325","title":"Wakil, Haroun Shahid; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Haroun Shahid Wakil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR325/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60325","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1474897,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Dargan, Mariette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mariette Dargan, Curriculum Associates' 2021 National Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR202/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60339","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1474898,"bill_number":"HR330","title":"Cole, Caroline; occasion of her 20th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Caroline Cole on the occasion of her 20th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR330/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60332","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1474900,"bill_number":"HR322","title":"Georgia Reading Awareness Month; March 2021; Science for Georgia, the Technology Association Georgia Education Collaborative, Breaking the Cycle of Health Disparities Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, and Reach Out and Read Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Science for Georgia, the Technology Association Georgia Education Collaborative, Breaking the Cycle of Health Disparities Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, and Reach Out and Read Georgia and recognizing March 2021 as Georgia Reading Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR322/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60322","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1474901,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; increase in dues; provide","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 provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for payment to the fund for fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt; 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":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB281/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60315","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1474902,"bill_number":"HR317","title":"University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; establish a consistent College Course Credit Policy; recognize the need","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to establish a consistent College Course Credit Policy that guarantees college credit for scores of three, four, and five earned on Advanced Placement exams and scores of 50 and higher on College Level Examination Program exams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR317/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60305","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1474904,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Medicaid; coverage for doula services provided to an expectant mother; 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 doula services provided to an expectant mother; to provide for a definition; to provide that doulas are considered providers of medical assistance; to require the Department of Community Health to submit a state plan amendment for coverage of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum services; to provide for minimum reimbursement rates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB727/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60311","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1474905,"bill_number":"HR335","title":"Career & Technical Education Month; February 2021; Georgia's Career, Technical & Agricultural Education program and the educators whose expertise prepares hundreds of thousands of Georgia students for college and the workforce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring 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 recognizing February 1-28, 2021, as Career and Technical Education Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR335/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60337","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1474906,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change provisions of compensation of chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3620), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and the other commissioners of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB724/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60307","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1474907,"bill_number":"HB728","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":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB728/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60312","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1474909,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"University of North Georgia CyberHawks Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the accomplishments of the 89 students and faculty of the University of North Georgia CyberHawks team for claiming 1st place in the 2019 and 2020 National Security Agency Codebreaker Challenge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR199/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60308","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1474910,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Euharlee, City of; revise corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Euharlee, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4472), so as to revise the corporate limits; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB734/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60344","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1474911,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR200/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60314","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1474913,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"SK Innovation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SK Innovation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR201/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60316","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1474914,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Whitfield County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Whitfield County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB730/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60318","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1474915,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Atlanta, City of; Independent School District ad valorem tax exemption; remove sunset date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 7003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4167), so as to remove the sunset date for such exemption; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB732/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60342","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1474916,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Elections; ability of judge of probate court to cease acting as superintendent of elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the ability of the judge of the probate court to cease acting as superintendent of elections; to provide for the creation of a board of elections and the selection and appointment of members to take the place of the judge of the probate court; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve the judge of the probate court of certain powers and duties with regard to elections and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB726/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60310","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1474918,"bill_number":"HR334","title":"Latinx leaders during Black History Month; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Latinx leaders during Black History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR334/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60336","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1474919,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Lincoln County; board of elections and registration; abolition of the board on a date certain; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Lincoln County approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4210), as amended, 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB282/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60327","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1474920,"bill_number":"HR321","title":"2021 charter class of Eatonton Youth Leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2021 charter class of Eatonton Youth Leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR321/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60321","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1474921,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Council on American Indian Concerns; revise membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-12-280 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Council on American Indian Concerns created, membership, assignment for administrative purposes, terms of office, and removal for failure to attend meetings, so as to revise its membership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB725/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60309","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1474923,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Complete College Georgia Grant Program; 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 Complete College Georgia Grant Program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for program grant eligibility and requirements; to provide for continuing eligibility; to provide for funding; to provide for administration of the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for remedies; to provide for repayment agreements; to provide for regular examination; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; 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":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB729/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60317","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1474924,"bill_number":"HR326","title":"English, William Frank \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Frank \"Bill\" English; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR326/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60326","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1474925,"bill_number":"HR318","title":"SK Innovation; long-term investment project in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SK Innovation's long-term investment as the largest foreign direct investment project in Georgia's history with the aim to become one of the largest hubs of electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR318/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60313","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1474927,"bill_number":"HB723","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 definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB723/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60306","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1474928,"bill_number":"HR319","title":"House Study Committee on Landfills; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Landfills; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR319/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60319","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1474929,"bill_number":"HR328","title":"Widener, Bruce; many years of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruce Widener for his many years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR328/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60330","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1474930,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Insurance; guaranteed asset protection waiver; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-63-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to revise the definition of a guaranteed asset protection waiver; 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":"2022-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-06","last_action_date":"2022-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB733/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60343","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1474932,"bill_number":"HR331","title":"Fleming, William W. \"Billy\"; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating William W. \"Billy\" Fleming upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR331/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60333","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1474933,"bill_number":"HR324","title":"Griffin, Milton \"June Bug\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Milton \"June Bug\" Griffin Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR324/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60324","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1474934,"bill_number":"HR337","title":"State Board of Education; create multiple diploma pathways for high school students; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Education through the State School Superintendent and the Georgia Department of Education to create multiple diploma pathways for high school students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR337/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60340","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1474935,"bill_number":"HR332","title":"Melton, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold; 30 years in state government; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton for his 30 years in state government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR332/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60334","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1474937,"bill_number":"HR329","title":"American Physical Therapy Association; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Physical Therapy Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR329/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60331","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1474938,"bill_number":"HR323","title":"Olukayode, Antron Reshaud; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Antron Reshaud Olukayode; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR323/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60323","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1474939,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Courts; chief judge of a court may request assistance from a judge from the same county; revise requirements","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 revise requirements for when the chief judge of a court may request assistance from a judge from the same county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB737/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60347","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1474940,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Office of State Inspector General; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to establish the Office of State Inspector General; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties; to provide certain powers; to provide procedures for the application of the duties and powers of such office; to provide a duty to report certain actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB736/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60346","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1475807,"bill_number":"HR341","title":"Palmer, Judge Kathy Stephens; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Kathy Stephens Palmer on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR341/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60364","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1475810,"bill_number":"HR343","title":"King's Way Christian School boys basketball team; winning the 2021 GCAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the King's Way Christian School boys basketball team for winning the 2021 GCAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR343/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60366","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1475812,"bill_number":"HR357","title":"Parker, Dr. Monica; receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Monica Parker for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR357/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60389","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1475815,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Greenlee, Bill; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Bill Greenlee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR213/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60377","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1475818,"bill_number":"HR362","title":"Wilson, Jennifer; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jennifer Wilson for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR362/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60394","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1475820,"bill_number":"HR366","title":"Pale, Mr. Eder; contributions to Mozambican society; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Eder Pale for his contributions to Mozambican society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR366/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60398","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1475823,"bill_number":"HR367","title":"Adesanya, Dr. Teniola; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Teniola Adesanya; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR367/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60399","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1475825,"bill_number":"HR354","title":"Mayor Edna Jackson Interchange; Chatham County, dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mayor Edna Jackson and dedicating an interchange in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR354/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60382","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1475829,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"State Board of Education; create multiple diploma pathways for high school students; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Education through the State School Superintendent and the Georgia Department of Education to create multiple diploma pathways for high school students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR204/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60352","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1475832,"bill_number":"HR356","title":"Hayes Automotive Group; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Hayes Automotive Group; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR356/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60388","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1475834,"bill_number":"HR353","title":"General Larry Plant Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing General Larry Platt and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR353/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60376","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1475836,"bill_number":"HB739","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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB739/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60355","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1475840,"bill_number":"HR339","title":"Yandura, Brookhaven Police Chief Gary; Georgia's 2020-2021 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brookhaven Police Chief Gary Yandura as Georgia's 2020-2021 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR339/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60362","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1475842,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"City of Eton; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Eton, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4689), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4095), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB287/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60384","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1475845,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Randolph 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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB284/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60350","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1475847,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Dhanani, Aziz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aziz Dhanani; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR211/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60359","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1475850,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Rahim Shah Akhunkhail; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rahim Shah Akhunkhail, nicknamed \"Sir,\" for his dedication to serving humanity, specifically those who are voiceless in society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR210/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60358","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1475853,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Overdose Awareness Day; recognize August 31, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 31, 2021, as Overdose Awareness Day at the state capitol in memory of Melanie Travassos and Joey Purpura; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR208/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60356","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1475855,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Fort Valley, City of; Utility Commission; add three appointed members","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, 4170), so as to add three appointed members to the Utility Commission for the City of Fort Valley; to provide for the filling of vacancies on such commission; to remove provisions providing for agreements between the city and commission as to certain payments from the commission to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB743/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60387","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1475858,"bill_number":"HR346","title":"Georgia Beer Day; March 6, 2021; Georgia Craft Brewers Guild; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and recognizing March 6, 2021, as Georgia Beer Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR346/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60369","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1475861,"bill_number":"HR368","title":"Akufo-Addo, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR368/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60400","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1475863,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Gordon, Bridgett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bridgett Gordon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR209/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60360","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1475866,"bill_number":"HR342","title":"Stephens, Sheriff J. Tyson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sheriff J. Tyson Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR342/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60365","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1475869,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Dr. Austin Flint Highway; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Austin Flint and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR205/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60353","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1475871,"bill_number":"HR338","title":"Fredericks, Yalonda; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Yalonda Fredericks for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR338/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60361","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1475874,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Agriculture; production, manufacturing, dispensing and use of medical marijuana in this state; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 2, Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seeds and plants generally, offenses against public health and morals, general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, and general provisions relative to torts, respectively, so as to authorize the use, production, manufacturing, and dispensing of medical marijuana in this state; to provide for the medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be prescribed and used; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB738/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60349","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1475877,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Senate Outdoor Learning Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Outdoor Learning Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR203/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60348","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1475880,"bill_number":"HR345","title":"Foster, Ruby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ruby Foster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR345/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60368","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1475883,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Pendergrass, City of; add two new members to city council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, approved December 30, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 681), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4755), so as to add two new members to the city council; to revise provisions governing quorums and overriding vetoes; to update reference to applicable state election law; to provide for initial and staggered terms of the new councilmembers; to provide for conflict of interest; to provide for holding of other offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB740/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60357","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1475885,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Henry County Water Authority; provide for a sixth member of the authority's board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Henry County Water Authority, approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2588), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4081), so as to provide for a sixth member of the authority's board; to update quorums and majorities of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB285/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60379","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1475888,"bill_number":"HR348","title":"Warner Robins High School football team; winning the Warner Robbins City Championship, the Region 1 5A Championship, and the GHSA 5A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Warner Robins High School football team for winning the Warner Robins City Championship, the Region 1 5A Championship, and the GHSA 5A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR348/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60371","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1475891,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Strong, Crystal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Crystal Strong, a member of the Curriculum Associates 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR212/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60378","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1475892,"bill_number":"HR352","title":"Walker, Dr. Paul L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Paul L. Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR352/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60374","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1475896,"bill_number":"HR351","title":"Young, Gilbert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gilbert Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR351/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60375","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1475899,"bill_number":"HR361","title":"Johnson, Leishea; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leishea Johnson upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR361/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60393","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1475901,"bill_number":"HR340","title":"Eubanks, Dwight; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dwight Eubanks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR340/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60363","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1475903,"bill_number":"HR350","title":"King, Captain Thornell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Thornell King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR350/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60373","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1475906,"bill_number":"HR365","title":"Badu, Dr. Sonnie; First Lady Annie Badu; The Rock Hill Church family; contributions to the community and their 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 their commitment to furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR365/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60397","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1475909,"bill_number":"HR347","title":"National Groundwater Awareness Week in Georgia; March 7-13, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7-13, 2021, as National Groundwater Awareness Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR347/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60370","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1475912,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"\"Henry County Development Authority Act\"; appointment of a sixth member of the authority appointed by the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Henry County; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending and restating an Act known as the \"Henry County Development Authority Act,\" approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5046), as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of a sixth member of the authority appointed by the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Henry County; to revise provisions regarding quorum and majorities of the authority board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB286/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60380","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1475914,"bill_number":"HR349","title":"Positive impact of African nations on the State of Georgia; acknowledging the importance of diplomatic, technological, and trade relations; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the positive economic impact of African nations on the State of Georgia and acknowledging the importance of diplomatic, technological, and trade relations; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR349/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60372","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1475917,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Brantley, Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Brantley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR207/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60354","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1475920,"bill_number":"HR359","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR359/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60391","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1475922,"bill_number":"HR364","title":"Tweah, The Honorable Samuel D., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Honorable Samuel D. Tweah Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR364/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60396","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1475925,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Gainesville City School District; continue existence; provide powers of the board of education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the existence of the Gainesville City School District as an independent school system; to provide for powers of the board of education; to provide for number of members, districts, elections, qualifications of members, organization, and compensation of the board of education; to provide for the position of superintendent; to provide for related matters; to repeal and reserve provisions of a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB742/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60386","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1475928,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Smyrna, City of; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB744/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60401","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1475931,"bill_number":"HR358","title":"Stegall, Gwendolyn; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Gwendolyn Stegall for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR358/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60390","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1475934,"bill_number":"HR360","title":"The First Annual Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia; March 27, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The First Annual Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia on March 27, 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR360/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60392","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1475936,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"Gehl, John M. condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John M. Gehl; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR214/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60385","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1475939,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Parker, Lewis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lewis Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR206/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60351","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1475942,"bill_number":"HR344","title":"Hightower, Captain Edward Holman; induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Edward Holman Hightower upon his induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR344/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60367","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1475944,"bill_number":"HR363","title":"Vance, James Garland, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Garland Vance Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR363/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60395","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1475947,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Social services; temporary assistance for needy families; increase access to 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 increase access to benefits; to increase the lifetime maximum for benefits; to provide that assets are disregarded in determining eligibility; to repeal the drug felony ban for eligibility; 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":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB741/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60381","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1475949,"bill_number":"HR355","title":"Representative Bobby L. Hill Interchange; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Representative Bobby Lee Hill and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR355/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60383","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1477161,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Washington County; Board of Education; provide nonpartisan elections for members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Washington County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4652), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB745/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60407","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1477171,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Air quality; definition of air pollution; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to air quality, so as to revise the definition of \"air pollution\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB747/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60410","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1477181,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Board of Education of Evans County; compensation of the board; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Evans County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4782), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB290/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60414","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1477190,"bill_number":"HR371","title":"Jackson-Lett, Sandra; receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sandra Jackson-Lett for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR371/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60412","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1477198,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Gordon Lee High School Cheerleading Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School cheerleading team for winning the A Public Cheerleading State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR216/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60404","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1477208,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Chatham County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chatham County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB289/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60406","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1477217,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"Heritage High School Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Heritage High School softball team for winning the AAAA Softball State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR217/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60405","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1477226,"bill_number":"SB288","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":"2021-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB288/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60402","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1477235,"bill_number":"HR370","title":"House Study Committee on the Impact of Active Shooter Drills in Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Impact of Active Shooter Drills in Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR370/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60411","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1477243,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"Ringgold High School Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Ringgold High School softball team for winning the AAA Softball State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR215/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60403","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1477252,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Labor and industrial relations; specify actions that an employer must take to provide a safe place of employment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-2-10, relating to an employer's duty with respect to provision of safe employment generally, so as to specify actions that an employer must take to provide a safe place of employment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB746/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60409","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1477262,"bill_number":"HR369","title":"Congressman John R. Lewis Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Congressman John R. Lewis and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR369/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60408","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1477271,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"Jackson, Victor; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Victor Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR219/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60415","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1477281,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"Deal, Denise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Denise Deal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR218/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60413","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1478532,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"2021 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2021 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR231/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60434","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478534,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"Robbins, Maurice Cleveland; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maurice Cleveland Robbins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR221/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60426","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478536,"bill_number":"HR375","title":"Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; March 12, 2021; honoring the worldwide victims of genocide; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the worldwide victims of genocide and recognizing March 12, 2021, as Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR375/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60437","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1478539,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"Locke, Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Locke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR223/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60421","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478541,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"LeFevre, Ellender Smith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ellender Smith LeFevre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR237/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60444","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478544,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"Fockele, Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Fockele; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR229/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60417","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478546,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"Whelchel, Reverend Walter Lee \"W.L.\" and Rebekah Thompson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Walter Lee \"W.L.\" and Rebekah Thompson Whelchel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR220/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60425","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478550,"bill_number":"HR372","title":"Georgia's Employment First Council; develop recommendations on how best to transition current use of sub-minimum wage practices to competitive integrated employment options for people with developmental disabilities; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging members of Georgia's Employment First Council to develop recommendations on how best to transition current use of sub-minimum wage practices to competitive integrated employment options for people with developmental disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR372/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60433","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1478552,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"Wayne, Dinah Culbreath; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dinah Culbreath Wayne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR222/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60424","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478555,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"COVID-19; include within the meaning of occupational disease for essential workers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation for occupational disease, so as to include COVID-19 within the meaning of occupational disease for essential workers; 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":"2021-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB291/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60416","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1478557,"bill_number":"HR377","title":"Community Activist Day; March 29, 2021; acknowledge unsung heroic activists and their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 29, 2021, as Community Activist Day to acknowledge 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":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR377/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60439","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1478560,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"Elrod, Captain Stanley Curtis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Captain Stanley Curtis Elrod; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR224/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60418","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478562,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"Timpone, Andrea; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrea Timpone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR236/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60445","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478566,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"Walker, Fralil N. Carter Cheek; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Fralil N. Carter Cheek Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR226/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60422","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478568,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"Joseph, Jackie Alderman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jackie Alderman Joseph; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR235/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60443","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478571,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"Arona, Dr. Audrey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Audrey Arona for her valiant public service to Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR233/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60441","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1478573,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"Norton Sr., Frank Kenimer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank Kenimer Norton Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR227/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60420","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478576,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"Levin, Elaine Ruth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elaine Ruth Levin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR232/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60431","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1478578,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"National Groundwater Awareness Week in Georgia; recognize March 7-13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7-13, 2021, as National Groundwater Awareness Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR230/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60427","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1478582,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Pay As You Earn Education Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide a short title; to provide for the establishment and administration of the Pay As You Earn student loan program; to provide for the calculation and repayment of such loans; to provide for eligibility and disqualifications; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide for a deduction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB751/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60432","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1478584,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"Martin Sr., Milton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Milton Martin Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60446","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478587,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"Widener, Bruce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruce Widener for his many years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR234/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60442","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1478589,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"Northeast Georgia Speech and Hearing Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Northeast Georgia Speech and Hearing Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR225/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60423","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478592,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Chatham County Legislative Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chatham County Legislative Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission; to provide for membership; to provide for powers, duties, and objectives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-21","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB750/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60430","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1478594,"bill_number":"HR374","title":"Barfield, Dr. Randall; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Randall Barfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR374/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60436","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1478598,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to amend Titles 16, 29, 31, 37, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, guardian and ward, health, mental health, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for interaction and relationship with advance directives for health care; to provide for application; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming references and consistent terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB752/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60440","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1478600,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Chatham County Building and Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Chatham County Building and Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-21","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB749/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60429","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1478603,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Coastal Marshlands Restoration Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coastal waters, beaches, and sand dunes, so as to enact the \"Coastal Marshlands Restoration Act of 2021\"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for in rem proceedings; to provide for presentation of abstracts to the Attorney General; to provide for service of process and filing of pleadings; to provide for special masters and trial by jury; to provide for restriction of properties for conservation purposes; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for decrees and recording of same; to provide for joinder; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB748/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60428","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1478605,"bill_number":"HR376","title":"Brenner, Linda; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Linda Brenner for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR376/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60438","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1478608,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"Frost, Jack E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack E. Frost; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR228/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60419","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1478610,"bill_number":"HR373","title":"Townsend, Dr. Beverley Ann; receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Beverley Ann Townsend for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR373/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60435","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1480082,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"Pi Day; recognize March 14, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2021, as Pi Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR242/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60460","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1480092,"bill_number":"HR385","title":"Leadership Putnam Class of 2021; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR385/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60461","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1480102,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"Ridley, Marcia Lee; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Marcia Lee Ridley for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR240/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60448","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1480112,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Heritage Day; recognize March 16, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2021, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Heritage Day, a day to honor the critical role of HBCUs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR244/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60458","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1480123,"bill_number":"HR381","title":"Drake, Brianne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brianne Drake; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR381/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60455","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1480134,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Hoschton, City of; new governmental structure; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hoschton, Georgia, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3539), as amended, so as to provide for a new governmental structure; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB754/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60451","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1480144,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"McGill, Frank; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank McGill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR245/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60463","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1480154,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"DeKalb County; conditions upon the expansion of the boundaries of the City of Decatur independent school systems; 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 conditions upon the expansion of the boundaries of the City of Decatur independent school systems that are extended by annexation by the City of Decatur; to provide constitutional authority and legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB293/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60466","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1480165,"bill_number":"HR383","title":"Foster Brady Farms; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Foster Brady Farms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR383/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60457","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1480175,"bill_number":"HR378","title":"Walters, James A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James A. Walters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR378/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60452","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1480186,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"President Jimmy Carter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the long life of President Jimmy Carter, whose outstanding accomplishments include serving as former Governor of Georgia and former Georgia State Senator, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, being a global human rights activist, and becoming the longest living United States President at 96 years old; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR241/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60450","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1480196,"bill_number":"HR380","title":"Barham, Henry County Commissioner Gary; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry County Commissioner Gary Barham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR380/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60454","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1480206,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Coweta County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Coweta County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB753/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60449","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1480217,"bill_number":"HR384","title":"Carrera, Tamara; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tamara Carrera for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR384/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60459","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1480227,"bill_number":"HR382","title":"Striggles, Hazel Sullivan; receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Hazel Sullivan Striggles for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR382/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60456","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1480237,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"Jordan Jr., Vernon Eulion; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the life and legacy of Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR243/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60462","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1480248,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"City of Decatur; independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; 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 five years in the amount of $200,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 65 and 69 years of age and whose income does not exceed $53,000.00; to provide a homestead exemption from City of Decatur independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for five years in the amount of $200,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older regardless of income; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB292/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60464","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1480259,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"Jackson, Audraine; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Audraine Jackson for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR239/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60447","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1480269,"bill_number":"HR379","title":"Robinson, Erica Michelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Erica Michelle Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR379/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60453","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1480279,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"Harjee, Dr. Gulshan; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Gulshan Harjee for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR246/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60465","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1482804,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"City of Chamblee; change the election districts to provide for four council districts and one at-large districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), as amended, so as to change the election districts to provide for four council districts and one at-large district; to provide for terms of office; to define the boundaries of the four numbered districts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB294/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60479","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1482805,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"Stephens, Sheriff J. Tyson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sheriff J. Tyson Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR254/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60486","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1482806,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Thunderbolt, Town of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Thunderbolt 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":"2021-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-21","last_action_date":"2021-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB759/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60471","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1482808,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"King Sr., Willie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willie King Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR248/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60475","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1482809,"bill_number":"HR390","title":"Patton, Police Chief Jesse; 32 years of dedicated service to the City of Locust Grove; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Police Chief Jesse Patton for his more than 32 years of dedicated service to the City of Locust Grove; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR390/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60481","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1482810,"bill_number":"HR387","title":"Blair, Shannon; Pate's Creek Elementary School's Teacher of the Year 2021; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shannon Blair, Pate's Creek Elementary School's Teacher of the Year 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR387/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60477","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1482812,"bill_number":"HR389","title":"Center for Pan Asian Community Services Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Center for Pan Asian Community Services Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR389/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60480","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1482813,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Gwinnett County; board of commissioners; provide for compensation of chairperson","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Notice to Reconsider","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB760/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60484","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1482814,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Pierce County; board of elections and registration; provide for abolition of 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 Pierce County, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4143), 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB755/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60467","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1482816,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Pierce County; reconstitute and reestablish board of elections and registration; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the Board of Elections and Registration of Pierce County, Georgia; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB756/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60468","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1482817,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"Tippins, Sheriff Randall; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Randall Tippins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR253/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60485","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1482818,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"State government; make Open Records Act applicable to 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 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":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB758/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60470","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1482820,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"Carraway, Dr. Sandra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sandra Carraway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR250/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60473","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1482821,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"Clayton, William C. \"Bill\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William C. \"Bill\" Clayton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR249/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60487","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1482822,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Atlanta, City of; urban enterprise zones; provide for findings and purpose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the \"Atlanta Urban Enterprise Zone Act,\" approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4164), as amended, so as to provide for findings and purpose of urban enterprise zones; to provide for definitions; to provide for types of ad valorem property tax exemptions; to provide criteria for designating urban enterprise zones; to provide for the amount of exemptions; to provide for time limitations; to provide for identification of exempt properties; to provide for annual reports; to reserve Sections 11 and 12 of said Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB757/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60469","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1482823,"bill_number":"HR386","title":"Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2021; Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 10, 2021, as Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR386/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60476","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1482825,"bill_number":"HR391","title":"Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival; outstanding efforts to foster a long and steady friendship between the City of Conyers and the Country of Japan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival for their outstanding efforts to foster a long and steady friendship between the City of Conyers and the Country of Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR391/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60482","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1482826,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"Dave Anderson Memorial Bridge; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. David Morris Anderson, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR256/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60489","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1482827,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"White County; Board of Commissioners members; expense allowances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Commissioners of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4205), as amended, so as to provide for expense allowances for members of the board of commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB296/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60491","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1482829,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"Stevens, Dr. Amy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Amy Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR252/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60483","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1482830,"bill_number":"HR388","title":"Scott, Briana; Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2021 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Briana Scott, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR388/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60478","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1482832,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize March 1, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2021, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR251/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60472","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1482833,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"Chairman Jerry Shearin Highway; Paulding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jerry Shearin and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR247/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60474","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1482834,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"City of Cleveland Building Authority; create and establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the City of Cleveland Building Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB295/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60492","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1482835,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"Blitch, \"Peg\" Margaret Herold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Herold Blitch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR257/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60490","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1482837,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"They See Blue Georgia; organizers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the grassroots organizers from They See Blue Georgia for their work during the 2020 election cycle and runoffs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR258/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60493","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1482838,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"Cornwell, Aiden Conner; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Aiden Conner Cornwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR255/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60488","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1483550,"bill_number":"HR401","title":"Thrash, Mr. Elmore \"Mo\" Callaway, Jr.; 50th year of lobbying at the Georgia State Capitol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Mr. Elmore \"Mo\" Callaway Thrash Jr. upon his 50th year of lobbying at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR401/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60518","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1483551,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"US Congress; abolish the practice of involuntary sterilization of women in custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to abolish the practice of involuntary sterilization of women in custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR265/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60530","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1483552,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Austell, City of; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Austell, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4902), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-13","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB771/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60524","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1483554,"bill_number":"HR393","title":"Commissioner Bradley Scott \"Brad\" Vines Memorial Highway; Haralson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Bradley Scott \"Brad\" Vines and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR393/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60508","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1483555,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"Congress; support the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank; call to pass HR 6422","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank and calling upon Congress to pass HR 6422; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR267/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60529","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1483556,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Catoosa County; compensation of governing authority; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, approved February 12, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 858), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4501), so as to revise provisions regarding the compensation of the governing authority; to repeal provisions requiring the governing authority to maintain offices at the county courthouse; revise provisions relating to meetings of the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB763/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60500","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1483558,"bill_number":"HR405","title":"Plocha, Adam Riley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Adam Riley Plocha; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR405/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60522","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1483559,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Lee County; Magistrate Court; law library fee; revise permitted uses of funds raised","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Lee County to charge a law library fee, approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4135), as amended, so as to revise permitted uses of funds raised from such fee; to establish a Magistrate Court Law Library Fund Committee; to provide for members, terms, appointments, and duties of such committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB767/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60504","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1483561,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Gwinnett County; Board of Registrations and Elections; provide for abolition of board on a date certain","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4296), as amended, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Notice to Reconsider","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB773/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60532","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1483562,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Catoosa County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Catoosa County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB765/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60502","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1483563,"bill_number":"HR394","title":"Nieman, Lieutenant Colonel Charles George; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Charles George Nieman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR394/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60511","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1483564,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"Ercolini, William \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"Bill\" Ercolini; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR261/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60509","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1483568,"bill_number":"HR398","title":"Pfifer, Maria M.; receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Maria M. Pfifer for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR398/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60515","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1483569,"bill_number":"HR400","title":"Importance of creating multiple diploma pathways for high school students; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of creating multiple diploma pathways for high school students; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR400/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60517","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1483570,"bill_number":"HR395","title":"Haralson County High School Game Day cheerleading team; winning the 2021 State Cheerleading Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Haralson County High School Game Day cheerleading team for winning the 2021 State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR395/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60512","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1483571,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Fulton Technology and Energy Enhancement Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Fulton Technology and Energy Enhancement Authority; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of this 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB762/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60499","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1483574,"bill_number":"HR396","title":"Settles, Larissa; receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Larissa Settles for receiving the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR396/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60513","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1483575,"bill_number":"HR392","title":"MSG Mark Allen and SGT Mike Stokely Memorial Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of MSG Mark Allen and SGT Mike Stokely and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR392/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60506","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1483576,"bill_number":"HR403","title":"Lawrence, Jeremiah; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeremiah Lawrence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR403/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60520","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1483578,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Gwinnett County; reconstitute board of registrations and elections; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of registrations and elections for Gwinnett County, Georgia; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the appointment, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide for appointments upon expiration of terms and vacancies on the board; to provide for meetings and special meetings of the board; to provide an administrative office for elections and registrations; to staff such office with an elections supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide compensation for administrative personnel and members of the board; to provide definitions; 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":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Notice to Reconsider","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB772/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60531","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1483579,"bill_number":"HR404","title":"Flynn, Comer H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Comer H. Flynn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR404/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60521","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1483580,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Fort Oglethorpe, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fort Oglethorpe to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB764/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60501","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1483583,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"Thrash Jr., Mr. Elmore \"Mo\" Callaway; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Mr. Elmore \"Mo\" Callaway Thrash Jr. upon his 50th year of lobbying at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR260/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60497","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1483584,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"\"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\"; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to \"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\" and the \"Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB299/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60526","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1483585,"bill_number":"HR402","title":"Delnoce, Daniel Allan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Daniel Allan Delnoce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60519","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1483586,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"Hossain, Ali; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ali Hossain for his outstanding civic engagement and commitment to community service to the Bangladeshi Americans living in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR266/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60528","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1483589,"bill_number":"HR399","title":"Burton, Nancy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nancy Burton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR399/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60516","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1483590,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Lithonia, 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 Lithonia in DeKalb County, Georgia, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4586), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB761/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60498","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1483591,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Royston, City of; city council posts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Royston, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5918), so as to provide for city council posts; to revise election procedures; to update references to applicable general law; to revise provisions regarding election by plurality; to repeal outdated and expired provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB768/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60505","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1483593,"bill_number":"HR397","title":"Patterson, Judge Lewis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Lewis Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR397/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60514","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1483595,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"Warner Robins High School Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Warner Robins High School football team for winning the Warner Robins City Championship, the Region 1 5A Championship, and the GHSA 5A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR263/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60525","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1483596,"bill_number":"SR259","title":"The First Annual Yoruba Cultural Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The First Annual Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia on March 27, 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR259/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60494","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1483598,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT); Georgia high school apprenticeship; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the graduation of the first certified cohort of high school apprentices trained in accordance with the German model of apprenticeship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR262/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60510","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1483599,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Catoosa County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Catoosa County, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB766/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60503","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1483600,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"Navy Lieutenant Commander Hugh Lester Campbell Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Navy Lieutenant Commander Hugh Lester Campbell and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR264/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60527","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1483601,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Spalding County; board of elections; revise composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a board of elections for Spalding County, approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4432), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4311), so as to revise the composition of the board; to provide for the termination of the term of the present fifth member; to provide for the appointment of a new fifth member; to provide for terms of office; to provide for the duties and requirements of the board; to provide for an elections supervisor and employees; to provide for qualifications and limitations on the election supervisor and employees; to provide for the county attorney to serve as legal adviser and represent the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-13","last_action_date":"2021-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB769/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60507","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1483602,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Hall County; Board of Commissioners; law concerning the expense allowances received by the chairperson and members; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Hall County, approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007 p. 3951), so as to change the provisions of law concerning the expense allowance received by the chairperson and members of the Board of Commissioners of Hall County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB298/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60495","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1483603,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Gilmer County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Gilmer 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB770/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60523","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1483604,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Hall County; board of education members; compensation; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a method of compensating the members of the board of education of Hall County, approved February 25, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3504), as amended, so as to revise such compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB297/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60496","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1484335,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"Sanders, Coach Elizabeth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Elizabeth Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR271/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60547","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1484336,"bill_number":"HR413","title":"Allen, Dr. Ivan H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Ivan H. Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR413/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60543","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1484338,"bill_number":"HR411","title":"Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; most generous donation of face shields to Georgia hospitals across the state; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company for its most generous donation of face shields to Georgia hospitals across the state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR411/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60541","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1484339,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; retail sale of electricity; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 and Article 6 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission and excise tax on sale or use of energy, respectively, so as to provide that those who are engaged in the retail sale of electricity to the public for the purpose of charging the batteries of electric vehicles shall not be subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the commission; to impose an excise tax on such sales; to provide for procedures and the disposition of proceeds; to provide for a resale exemption or refund; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB776/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60549","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1484341,"bill_number":"HB774","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":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB774/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60536","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1484342,"bill_number":"HR406","title":"Georgia Emergency Operations Plans; prioritize the continuum of the long-term services and support system; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan to prioritize the continuum of the long-term services and support system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR406/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60534","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1484343,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"Martin, Jim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR269/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60535","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1484345,"bill_number":"SR268","title":"Colonial Group Inc.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Colonial Group Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR268/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60533","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1484347,"bill_number":"HR408","title":"Roach, Thomas Anderson \"Andy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Anderson \"Andy\" Roach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR408/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60538","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1484349,"bill_number":"HR409","title":"Fosque, Gwinnett County District 4 Commissioner Marlene M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gwinnett County District 4 Commissioner Marlene M. Fosque; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR409/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60539","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1484351,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"DeKalb County; State Court; provide definitions","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), so as to provide definitions; to provide that the court shall be governed by general law related to state courts; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-01-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB777/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60550","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1484352,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Taylor County; board of education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the number of members of the board of education of Taylor County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3486), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4396), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB775/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60544","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1484354,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"Johnson Jr., Judge Horace J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR270/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60545","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1484355,"bill_number":"HR407","title":"Persons, Woodie Jean Neal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Woodie Jean Neal Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR407/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60537","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1484357,"bill_number":"HR412","title":"Sinkfield, Representative Georganna T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Georganna T. Sinkfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR412/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60542","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1484358,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"City of Carrollton, Georgia; exercise all redevelopment and other powers ; authorize; referendum; effective dates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Carrollton, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB301/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60548","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1484360,"bill_number":"HR410","title":"Verniero, Honorable Colonel Dr. Samuel, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Colonel Dr. Samuel Verniero Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR410/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60540","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1484362,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Tattnall County; compensation and expense supplements of the chairperson and members of the board of commissioners; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Tattnall County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 674), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4730), so as to change certain provisions relating to compensation and expense supplements of the chairperson and members of the board of commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-06-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB300/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60546","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1485374,"bill_number":"HR425","title":"Raines, Reverend Bryant Wardell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bryant Wardell Raines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR425/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60572","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1485375,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Peach County Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Peach County Public Facilities Authority; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB304/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60557","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1485376,"bill_number":"HR421","title":"Seraphin, Prayma; grand occasion of her 90th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Prayma Seraphin upon the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR421/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60568","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1485377,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"Heard, Tommie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tommie Heard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60554","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1485378,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"Comer, Carol L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Carol L. Comer upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR272/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60553","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1485379,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"Willis, Dr. Derek; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Derek Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR280/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60579","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1485380,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Early County; school district ad valorem taxes; educational purposes; 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 70 years of age or older and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $69,680.00; 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":"2021-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-10","last_action_date":"2021-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB305/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60576","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1485381,"bill_number":"HB779","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB779/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60558","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1485382,"bill_number":"HR418","title":"Foster Brady Farms; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Foster Brady Farms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR418/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60565","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1485383,"bill_number":"HR414","title":"Montlick & Associates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Montlick & Associates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR414/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60561","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1485384,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"Cooper, Thomas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR278/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60580","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1485385,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"Taylor, Pamela Yvette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pamela Yvette Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR277/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60581","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1485386,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"Pittard, Billy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Billy Pittard on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR275/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60560","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1485387,"bill_number":"HR422","title":"Ebenezer Baptist Church; 135th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 135th anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR422/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60569","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1485388,"bill_number":"HR426","title":"Dunahoo, Emory West, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Emory West Dunahoo Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR426/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60573","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1485389,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"Smith, Dr. Thomas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR276/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60577","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1485390,"bill_number":"HR419","title":"Ten-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Great East Japan; March 11, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2021, as the ten-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Great East Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR419/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60566","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1485391,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Chatham County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chatham County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the election, selection, and appointment of members and an elections supervisor; to provide for the qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize expenditure of public funds; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB781/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60574","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1485392,"bill_number":"HR415","title":"Carrollton High School debate team; state championship win; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carrollton High School debate team on their state championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR415/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60562","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1485393,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Retirement and pensions; membership of full-time judges of the state-wide business court in the retirement plan established for appellate court judges; 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 membership of full-time judges of the state-wide business court in the retirement plan established for appellate court judges; to provide for transfers of membership to such plan from the Judicial Retirement System; to sunset the participation of such judges in the Judicial Retirement System; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB780/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60559","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1485394,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Ringgold, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Ringgold, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB778/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60556","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1485395,"bill_number":"HR424","title":"Stevens, Don; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Don Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR424/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60571","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1485396,"bill_number":"HR417","title":"Peek, Consuello; outstanding work as a speaker, advocate, and businesswoman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Consuello Peek for her outstanding work as a speaker, advocate, and businesswoman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR417/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60564","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1485397,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Henry County; board of commissioners vacancies; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-01","last_action_date":"2021-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB306/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60575","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1485398,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Dogs; standards for commercial breeders; facilities; care of dogs; breeding of dogs; provide","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 dogs generally, so as to provide for standards for commercial breeders; to provide for facilities; to provide for care of dogs; to provide for breeding of dogs; to provide for keeping and maintenance of records; to provide for violations, judicial notice, and restitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB303/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60552","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1485399,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Pulaski County; compensation of future county officers; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for minimum compensation for certain county officers of Pulaski County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4129), so as to revise the compensation of future county officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB302/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60551","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1485400,"bill_number":"HR420","title":"Richardson, James, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating James Richardson Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR420/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60567","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1485401,"bill_number":"HR416","title":"Camden County High School wrestling team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Camden County High School wrestling team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60563","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1485402,"bill_number":"HR423","title":"Wayne, Dinah Katharine Culbreath; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dinah Katharine Culbreath Wayne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR423/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60570","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1485403,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"Fields, Judith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judith Fields; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR279/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60578","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1485404,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"Beggs, Cory; Coordinating Chief Community Supervision Officer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coordinating Chief Community Supervision Officer Cory Beggs, the Department of Community Supervision 2020 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR274/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60555","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1486133,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"Senate Universal Basic Income Program Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Universal Basic Income Program Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR282/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60584","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1486134,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"Senate Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Ending Food Deserts Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Ending Food Deserts Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR283/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60583","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1486135,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"Senate Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR281/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60582","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1486733,"bill_number":"HR436","title":"Prior, Honorable William A., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Honorable William A. Prior Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR436/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60644","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1486734,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Alcoholic beverages; provide for a sales tax; repeal state and local excise taxes","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 a sales tax on all alcoholic beverages; to repeal state and local excise taxes on alcoholic beverages; to remove inapplicable references; to amend Code Section 2-8-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on assessments by agricultural commodities commissions, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB805/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60629","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1486735,"bill_number":"HR448","title":"Aaron, Hank; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hank Aaron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR448/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60656","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1486736,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"Veterans Memorial Highway; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR299/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60607","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1486737,"bill_number":"HR433","title":"Marunich, Haylee Sophia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Haylee Sophia Marunich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR433/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60641","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1486738,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"Baker-Champion, Edna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edna Baker-Champion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR291/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60590","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486739,"bill_number":"HR443","title":"Blackwell, Brittney; Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brittney Blackwell, Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR443/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60651","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1486740,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Powder Springs, City of; update boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3969), so as to update the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB791/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60615","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1486741,"bill_number":"HR427","title":"House Study Committee on the Public Funding, Transparency, and Membership of the State Bar of Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Public Funding, Transparency, and Membership of the State Bar of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR427/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60633","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1486742,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Wayne County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Wayne County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB793/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60617","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1486743,"bill_number":"HR430","title":"Governor; removal of Commissioner of Labor for neglect and dereliction of duty evidenced by failing to pay valid unemployment claims in a timely manner; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Governor to remove the Commissioner of Labor for neglect and dereliction of duty evidenced by failing to pay valid unemployment claims in a timely manner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR430/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60636","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1486744,"bill_number":"HR432","title":"Smith, Remington; winning the El Salvador Grand Prix Men's Air Pistol Competition and the Mixed Team Air Pistol Competition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Remington Smith on winning the El Salvador Grand Prix Men's Air Pistol Competition and the Mixed Team Air Pistol Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR432/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60640","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1486745,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"Carver Tigers; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Carver Tigers for winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR293/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60594","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486746,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; establish certain training in certain languages other than English; require","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 the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to establish as part of the curriculum for basic and in-service training courses for all peace officers certain training in certain languages other than English; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB789/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60597","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1486747,"bill_number":"SR292","title":"Gholston, Nika; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nika Gholston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR292/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60591","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486748,"bill_number":"HR438","title":"Wilson, Miguel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miguel Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR438/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60646","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1486749,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Brady Law Regulations; five-day waiting period for the transfer or purchase of certain firearms; 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 a five-day waiting period for the transfer or purchase of certain firearms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB784/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60588","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1486750,"bill_number":"HR440","title":"Hart-Felton; Viola; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Viola Hart-Felton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR440/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60648","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1486751,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"Millsap, Eleanora Verna; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Eleanora Verna Millsap; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR295/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60600","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1486752,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Fannin County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Fannin 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB803/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60627","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1486753,"bill_number":"HR441","title":"Barton, Jamie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamie Barton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR441/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60649","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1486754,"bill_number":"HR447","title":"Snell, George C. \"Carvy\", III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George C. \"Carvy\" Snell III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR447/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60655","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1486755,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"\"Judy O'Neal 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 registration and licensing of bicycles; to require registration of a bicycle for operation upon highways; to provide for punishment; to revise a definition; to provide for the acquisition of a license plate for a bicycle; to provide for the design of license plates for bicycles; to provide for application and form; to provide for the option of a one-time bicycle registration fee in lieu of annual registration; to prescribe fees for annual and one-time registration of bicycles; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB310/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60613","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1486756,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Georgia Community 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 community midwives; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; 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":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB806/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60630","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1486757,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Hull, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Hull; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for pending matters; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB804/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60628","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1486758,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Georgia Emergency Communications Authority; establish a system of language translation services for use by 9-1-1 systems statewide; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Emergency Communications Authority, so as to require the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority to establish a system of language translation services for use by 9-1-1 systems statewide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB787/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60595","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1486759,"bill_number":"HR439","title":"Carver Tigers; winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Carver Tigers for winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR439/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60647","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1486760,"bill_number":"HR435","title":"National Arab American Heritage Month; April 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2021 as National Arab American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR435/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60643","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1486761,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"Towns County Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Towns County boys basketball team for winning the 2021 Class A Public Boys Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR284/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60598","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1486762,"bill_number":"HR431","title":"Georgia Post Day in Roberta, Crawford County; March 19, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2021, as Georgia Post Day in Roberta, Crawford County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR431/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60639","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1486763,"bill_number":"HR445","title":"Akintokun, Lawrence; Forest Park High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lawrence Akintokun, Forest Park High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR445/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60653","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1486764,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Savannah, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Savannah to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB783/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60587","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1486765,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Brady Law Regulations; five-day waiting period for the transfer or purchase of certain firearms; 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 a five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB788/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60596","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1486766,"bill_number":"HR442","title":"Newton County, Georgia; 2021 bicentennial and celebrating the 200th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2021 as the Newton County, Georgia, bicentennial and celebrating the 200th anniversary of Newton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR442/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60650","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1486767,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"Goolsby, Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Goolsby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR301/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60637","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1486768,"bill_number":"HR434","title":"Margolis, Marilyn; outstanding dedication, service, and contributions to the Johns Creek community as well as her years of exemplary leadership and dedication to the well-being of others as part of Georgia's Emory community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Marilyn Margolis for her outstanding dedication, service, and contributions to the Johns Creek community as well as her years of exemplary leadership and dedication to the well-being of others as part of Georgia's Emory community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR434/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60642","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1486769,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"Countryman, Sheriff Greg; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sheriff Greg Countryman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR285/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60608","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486771,"bill_number":"SR286","title":"Grier, Brandon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Grier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR286/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60609","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486772,"bill_number":"HR428","title":"House Study Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR428/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60634","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1486773,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB800/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60624","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1486774,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"Senate University Fees Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate University Fees Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR300/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60638","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1486775,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Evidence; voluntary open communications related to healthcare; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical and other confidential information, so as to allow for voluntary open communications related to healthcare under rules of evidence; to provide for definitions; to provide that certain open communications shall not be subject to future disclosure; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB807/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60631","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1486776,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Glascock County; Probate Court Judge; repeal Act providing for a supplement to compensation; provide for an applicability date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Glascock County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3567), as amended; to provide for an applicability date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB795/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60619","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1486777,"bill_number":"HR446","title":"Dunn, Tom; South Atlanta High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tom Dunn, South Atlanta High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR446/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60654","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1486778,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"Swint, Virginia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Virginia Swint; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR290/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60589","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486779,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Labor and industrial relations; appointment of a State Advisory Council and other councils by the Commissioner of Labor; provide a date certain","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide a date certain for the appointment of a State Advisory Council and other councils by the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for the duties and terms of members, the election of chairpersons, and expense allowances for such councils; to require the publication of reports of such councils and the results of certain investigation and research studies undertaken by the Commissioner with the advice and aid of such councils; to require the provision of certain reports and written comments to members of the General Assembly; to create the Georgia Task Force on Unemployment Modernization and Reform; to provide for its membership, committees, and funding; to provide for a definition; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB808/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60632","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1486780,"bill_number":"HR450","title":"Jolley, Edward, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward Jolley Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR450/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60658","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1486781,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Fulton County; Board of Commissioners; provide for compensation of chairperson and other members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3635), so as to provide for compensation of the chairperson and other members of the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB798/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60622","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1486782,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Stephens County; Board of Registration and Elections; provide abolition of board on a date certain","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a Stephens County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4205), as amended, 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":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB802/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60626","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1486783,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"National Council of Negro Women DeKalb; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the National Council of Negro Women DeKalb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR294/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60604","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1486784,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; training in certain languages other than English; require","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 the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to establish as part of the curriculum for basic and in-service training courses for all peace officers certain training in certain languages other than English; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB311/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60610","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1486785,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Clarkston Development Authority Act; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to create the Clarkston Development Authority, approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3837); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB799/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60623","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1486786,"bill_number":"HR444","title":"Drewry, Monique; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Monique Drewry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR444/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60652","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1486787,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"Williams, Leon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leon Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR288/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60605","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486788,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Richmond County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4322), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the County Board of Education of Richmond County, Georgia; 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":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB794/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60618","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1486789,"bill_number":"HR449","title":"Harps, JoAnn Green; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of JoAnn Green Harps; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR449/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60657","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1486790,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Elections; manner of filling vacancies in party nominations; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the manner of filling vacancies in party nominations resulting from the death or disqualification of a candidate after nomination but prior to the date of an election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB786/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60593","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1486791,"bill_number":"HR437","title":"Johnson, Dr. Lauren C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lauren C. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR437/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60645","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1486792,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival for their outstanding efforts to foster a long and steady friendship between the City of Conyers and the Country of Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR296/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60602","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1486793,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"Graham; Debra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Graham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR289/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60606","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486794,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Pulaski County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Pulaski County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-07-01","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB307/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60585","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1486795,"bill_number":"HR429","title":"HBCU Presidents' HERO Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR429/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60635","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1486796,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Elections; provide definitions; provisions for certain counties and municipalities","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 definitions; to provide that certain counties and municipalities shall provide registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots, in the language of the applicable minority group as well as in the English language; to provide for applicability; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB785/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60592","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1486797,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Clarke County; ad valorem tax; increase existing general and senior homestead exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions and create a low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB797/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60621","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1486798,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"Heath, Senator Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Bill Heath; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR297/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60601","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1486799,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"Brown, Jason; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jason Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR287/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60603","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1486800,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"Senate Annexation Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Annexation Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR298/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60599","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1486801,"bill_number":"HR451","title":"Aldridge, Jerry Miller; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jerry Miller Aldridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR451/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60659","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1486802,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Georgia Emergency Communications Authority; establish a system of language translation services for use by 9-1-1 systems statewide; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Emergency Communications Authority, so as to require the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority to establish a system of language translation services for use by 9-1-1 systems statewide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB308/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60612","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1486803,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"City of Chickamauga Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Chickamauga Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB790/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60614","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1486804,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Wayne County Altamaha River and Leisure Services Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Wayne County Altamaha River and Leisure Services Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-05-03","last_action_date":"2021-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB792/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60616","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1486805,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Clarke County; Classic Center Authority; change certain provisions relative to the purpose and powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Classic Center Authority for Clarke County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3799), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5665), so as to change certain provisions relative to the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB796/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60620","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1486806,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Stephens County; board of elections and registration; reconstitute and reestablish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of registrations and elections for Stephens County, Georgia; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the appointment, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide for meetings and special meetings of the board; to provide an administrative office for elections and registrations; to staff such office with an elections supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide compensation for administrative personnel and members of the board; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-04-29","last_action_date":"2021-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB801/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60625","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1486807,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Brady Law Regulations; five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; 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 a five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB309/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60611","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1486808,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Chatham County; Chatham Area Transit Authority; abolish current authority memberships","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham Area Transit Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5082), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5296), so as to abolish the current authority memberships; to provide for new board membership and staggered terms; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB782/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60586","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1487372,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Labor, Department of; multiple methods of communication by which claimants may make inquiries about their claims for unemployment benefits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-192 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an initial determination and redetermination of eligibility for, amount of, and duration of unemployment benefits, so as to provide multiple methods of communication by which claimants may make inquires about their claims for unemployment benefits; to require the Department of Labor to promptly respond to such inquires; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB817/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60671","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487373,"bill_number":"HR461","title":"Morehouse College Polo Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morehouse College Polo Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR461/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60684","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1487374,"bill_number":"HR465","title":"Martin-Kpeyei, Yahsyndi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yahsyndi Martin-Kpeyei; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR465/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60688","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1487375,"bill_number":"HR459","title":"T. W. Josey High School girls basketball team; winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 2A Girls State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the T.W. Josey High School girls basketball team for winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 2A Girls State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR459/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60682","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1487376,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; coordinate with certain courts to assist with information regarding judgments that may be reported by consumer reporting agencies; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to authorize the department to coordinate with certain courts to assist with information regarding judgments that may be reported by consumer reporting agencies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB816/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60670","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487377,"bill_number":"HR458","title":"NeSmith, Martin Walton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Martin Walton NeSmith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR458/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60681","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1487378,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Local government; documentation in writing relevant to zoning decisions as related to adopted standards; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to require that local governments provide documentation in writing relevant to zoning decisions as related to adopted standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB814/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60668","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487380,"bill_number":"HR463","title":"Calvary Day High School girls varsity flag football team; winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 1A-5A Girls Flag Football State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calvary Day High School girls varsity flag football team for winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 1A-5A Girls Flag Football State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR463/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60686","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1487381,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Property; residential eviction diversion programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for residential eviction diversion programs; to provide for dispossessory procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for certain notices to tenants for dispossessory proceedings; to provide for mediation; to provide for rules and regulations; to require landlord participation; to provide for defenses; 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":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB818/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60672","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487382,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; foreclosure resolution program; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure, so as to create a foreclosure resolution program within the Department of Community Affairs; to require the department to adopt rules for the program; to provide for assistance by the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution; to require notice of right to participate in foreclosure resolution; to provide for definitions; 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":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB819/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60673","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487383,"bill_number":"HR460","title":"Cross Creek High School girls basketball team; winning the GHSA 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cross Creek High School girls basketball team for winning the GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR460/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60683","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1487384,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Local government; additional matters that can be considered in local zoning standards; provide","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 additional matters that can be considered in local zoning standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB812/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60666","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487385,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Local government; counties may submit reports regarding the impact of proposed annexations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to application by owners of 60 percent of land and 60 percent of electors, so as to provide that counties may submit reports regarding the impact of proposed annexations; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to resolution and referendum, so as to provide that counties may submit reports regarding the impact of proposed annexations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB815/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60669","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487386,"bill_number":"HR452","title":"Georgia Department of Public Health; take action to increase child and adolescent immunization rates; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Public Health to take action to increase child and adolescent immunization rates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR452/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60665","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1487387,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"Cross Creek High School Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cross Creek High School boys basketball team and the Cross Creek High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR303/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60661","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1487390,"bill_number":"HB810","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":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB810/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60663","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1487391,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Education; value of HOPE GED vouchers; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the value of HOPE GED vouchers; to provide for calculation of such value; to provide for HOPE GED vouchers for individuals who receive a passing score on a HiSet examination administered by the Technical College System of Georgia; to extend the deadline for issuing vouchers; to provide for issuing vouchers to current Georgia residents who were awarded their GED outside of this state; to provide the Georgia Student Finance Commission with discretion to issue such vouchers to individuals beyond the deadline for issuing vouchers; to provide for student eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB820/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60674","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1487392,"bill_number":"HR466","title":"Fleming, Hailey Alford, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hailey Alford Fleming Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR466/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60689","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1487393,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"T.W. Josey High School Girls Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the T.W. Josey High School girls basketball team for winning the 2020-2021 GHSA Class 2A Girls State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR304/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60675","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1487394,"bill_number":"HR455","title":"Disque, Dr. William Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. William Eugene Disque; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR455/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60678","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1487395,"bill_number":"HR457","title":"Yue, Yong A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Yong A. Yue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR457/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60680","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1487396,"bill_number":"HB811","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 fees; to provide for sanctions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB811/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60664","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1487397,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Income tax; Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions to Georgia Council for the Arts; 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 the Georgia Council for the Arts; 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":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB821/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60691","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1487399,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"Senate University Admissions Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate University Admissions Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR305/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60690","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1487400,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Mass transportation; pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation for the provision of funding and resources for bus routes in certain areas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to mass transportation, so as to provide for a pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation for the provision of funding and resources for bus routes in certain areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB813/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60667","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1487401,"bill_number":"HR462","title":"Summers, Blake; winning the 2021 Region 8-AA Individual State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Blake Summers for winning the 2021 Region 8-AA Individual State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR462/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60685","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1487402,"bill_number":"HR464","title":"Dodge County High School Competition Cheerleaders; winning the 2021 GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dodge County High School Competition Cheerleaders for winning the 2021 GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR464/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60687","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1487403,"bill_number":"HR453","title":"Cross Creek boys basketball team; winning the GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cross Creek boys basketball team for winning the GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR453/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60676","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1487404,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training; graduation of the first certified cohort of high school apprentices; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the graduation of the first certified cohort of high school apprentices trained in accordance with the German model of apprenticeship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR302/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60660","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1487405,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Crimes and offenses; counties 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 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":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB809/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60662","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1487406,"bill_number":"HR454","title":"Towns County boys basketball team; winning the 2021 Class A Public Boys Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Towns County boys basketball team for winning the 2021 Class A Public Boys Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR454/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60677","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1487407,"bill_number":"HR456","title":"Pierson, Major Lars G. \"Trey\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Lars G. \"Trey\" Pierson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR456/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60679","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1487966,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"Sergeant Barry Henderson Memorial Intersection; Polk County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Barry Henderson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR308/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60694","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1487968,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"Park, Sky; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sky Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR309/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60695","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1487970,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"Roswell Rotary Day; recognize April 18, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rotary Club of Roswell and recognizing April 18, 2021, as Roswell Rotary Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR306/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60692","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1487972,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"Creation of Multiple Dipolma Pathways for High School Students; recognize the importance","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of creating multiple diploma pathways for high school students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR307/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60693","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1488517,"bill_number":"HR477","title":"Greenwood, Debra; outstanding service as a community activist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Greenwood on her outstanding service as a community activist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR477/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60720","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1488518,"bill_number":"HR494","title":"Tan, Xiaojie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Xiaojie Tan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR494/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60736","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1488519,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"Harrison, Allie B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allie B. Harrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR314/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60706","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1488520,"bill_number":"HR478","title":"Sauls, Braden; winning the Class AA GHSA Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Braden Sauls on winning the Class AA GHSA Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR478/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60721","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1488522,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Medical assistance; Medicaid coverage for medically necessary donor human milk; 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 medically necessary donor human milk; to provide for submittal of a state plan amendment or waiver request, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB825/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60740","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1488523,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Primaries and Elections; registered voters to cast a ballot at any polling place; 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 registered voters to cast a ballot at any polling place, absentee polling place, or registration office in his or her county of residence; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB314/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60743","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1488524,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"Georgia's African American Farmers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's African American farmers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR322/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60741","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1488525,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Prescription Drug Rebate Financial 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 require all health insurers to pass along no less than 80 percent of all prescription drug rebates to enrollees that such insurer receives from third parties with regard to such enrollee's prescription drugs; to provide for a short title; 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":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB823/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60699","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1488527,"bill_number":"HR497","title":"Prince Avenue Christian football team; winning the GHSA Single A Private Varsity Football State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Prince Avenue Christian football team for winning the GHSA Single A Private Varsity Football State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR497/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60749","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1488528,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"Redding, Randall Keith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Randall Keith Redding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR320/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60739","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1488529,"bill_number":"HR489","title":"Malone, Bill; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Bill Malone upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR489/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60731","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1488530,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Peace officers; 9-1-1 communications officers; require training in delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to basic training course for communications officers, so as to require that 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide training requirements; to provide for compliance reviews; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB827/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60747","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1488532,"bill_number":"HR483","title":"Pringle, Willie; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willie Pringle on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR483/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60738","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1488533,"bill_number":"HR482","title":"Daxe, Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Taylor Daxe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR482/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60725","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1488534,"bill_number":"HR492","title":"Williams, Daniel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Daniel Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR492/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60734","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1488536,"bill_number":"HR488","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Sigma Chapter; 1976 Fall Line at Clark College; occasion of its 45th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 1976 Fall Line at Clark College on the occasion of its 45th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR488/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60730","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1488537,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"Faerber, Alexandra Nicole; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alexandra Nicole Faerber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR317/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60705","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1488538,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"Crisp County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia State Patrol Post 30 Troopers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Crisp County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia State Patrol Post 30 troopers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR321/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60744","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1488539,"bill_number":"HR475","title":"Bibbee, Brock; winning the Class 6A GHSA Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brock Bibbee on winning the Class 6A GHSA Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR475/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60718","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1488542,"bill_number":"HR491","title":"Houston County; 200th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Houston County's 200th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR491/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60733","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1488543,"bill_number":"HR490","title":"Gordon, Representative J. Craig; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative J. Craig Gordon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR490/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60732","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1488544,"bill_number":"HR496","title":"School superintendents; qualifications, duties, and salary established by board of education; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the qualifications, duties, and salary of the school superintendent shall be established by the board of education as provided by general law and to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law that local school superintendents shall be elected by voters as an alternative to being appointed by local boards of education, if approved by local referendum; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR496/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60745","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1488546,"bill_number":"HR487","title":"McCall, Representative Thomas Allen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Thomas Allen McCall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR487/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60729","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1488547,"bill_number":"HR495","title":"Smallwood, Robert T. \"Bob\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert T. \"Bob\" Smallwood Jr. of Sandy Springs, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR495/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60737","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1488548,"bill_number":"HR471","title":"Holmes, Sandra; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandra Holmes on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR471/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60714","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1488550,"bill_number":"HR480","title":"Roswell Rotary Day; April 18, 2021; Rotary Club of Roswell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rotary Club of Roswell and recognizing April 18, 2021, as Roswell Rotary Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR480/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60723","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1488551,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"Davis, Murphy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Murphy Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR316/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60704","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1488552,"bill_number":"HR493","title":"Johnson, Jere Walter; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jere Walter Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR493/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60735","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1488553,"bill_number":"HR474","title":"Bremen High School One-Act Play Team; winning state championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bremen High School One-Act Play Team on its state championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR474/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60717","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1488555,"bill_number":"HR470","title":"Williams, Dr. Ed; outstanding service as a community activist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ed Williams on his outstanding service as a community activist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR470/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60713","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1488556,"bill_number":"HR498","title":"McBee, Mary Louise; years of leadership as a University of Georgia administrator and state legislator; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Louise McBee for her years of leadership as a University of Georgia administrator and state legislator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR498/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60750","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1488557,"bill_number":"HR481","title":"Piedmont Chapter of the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Piedmont Chapter of the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR481/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60724","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1488558,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"State holidays; March 8 of each year as Southern Crescent Women in Business Day; 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 March 8 of each year shall be \"Southern Crescent Women in Business 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":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB822/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60697","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1488560,"bill_number":"HR467","title":"Georgia Department of Transportation; study potential costs and benefits of extending Interstate 185 and extending and expanding Georgia 300; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to study the potential costs and benefits of extending Interstate 185 and extending and expanding Georgia 300; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR467/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60698","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1488561,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Lost Mountain, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lost Mountain; to provide a charter; to provide for definitions and construction; 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 Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-22","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB826/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60746","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1488562,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"Georgia Linemen Appreciation Day; recognize April 12, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 12, 2021, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR315/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60708","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1488564,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; retirement allowance; increase","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 increase the 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB824/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60709","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1488565,"bill_number":"HR486","title":"Carraway, Dr. Sandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sandra Carraway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR486/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60728","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1488567,"bill_number":"HR479","title":"Morris, Ty; winning the Class AA GHSA Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ty Morris on winning the Class AA GHSA Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR479/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60722","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1488569,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"Sarcoidosis Awareness Month; recognize April 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2021 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR313/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60703","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1488570,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"Healthy Foundations Day of Awareness and Recognition; recognize March 25, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2021, as Healthy Foundations Day of Awareness and Recognition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR311/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60701","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1488571,"bill_number":"HR485","title":"For Peace I Rise LLC; also referred to as For Peace I Rise, The CT Vivian Story; an American civil rights Broadway musical produced in Georgia; commend","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":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60727","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1488572,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"Boyd's Speedway and Russell Racing LLC; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Boyd's Speedway and Russell Racing LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR310/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60700","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1488574,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"\"Georgia Restoring Justice Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sentence and punishment, so as to enact the ''Georgia Restoring Justice Act''; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for service of process; to provide for damages; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB312/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60696","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1488575,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"Fralick, Anne Winfield; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Anne Winfield Fralick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR318/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60707","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1488576,"bill_number":"HR469","title":"Henry County Schools; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Henry County Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR469/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60712","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1488578,"bill_number":"HR476","title":"Marenco, Amariah; winning the Class 6A GHSA Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amariah Marenco on winning the Class 6A GHSA Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR476/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60719","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1488579,"bill_number":"HR499","title":"Wrigley, Dr. Steve W.; retirement as chancellor of the University System of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Steve W. Wrigley upon his retirement as chancellor of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR499/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60751","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1488580,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"Electoral College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the current Electoral College system as the best way to elect the President of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR319/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60710","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1488581,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Labor and industrial relations; payment of compensation to transitory employees upon separation within a certain time frame; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wages generally, so as to provide for payment of compensation to transitory employees upon separation within a certain time frame; to provide for definitions; to provide for payment of expenses and penalties for late payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB828/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60748","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1488583,"bill_number":"HR484","title":"Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Filipino-American Association of Greater Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR484/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60726","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1488584,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"Davenport, Helen Odessa Dixon; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on the grand occasion of her 95th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR312/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60702","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1488585,"bill_number":"HR472","title":"Healthy Foundations Day of Awareness and Recognition; March 25, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2021, as Healthy Foundations Day of Awareness and Recognition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR472/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60715","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1488586,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Richmond County and City of Augusta; compensation of the mayor and commissioners; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of the mayor and commissioners; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB313/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60742","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1488588,"bill_number":"HR473","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 12, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 12, 2021, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR473/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60716","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1488589,"bill_number":"HR468","title":"Edwards, Joel, outstanding service as a community activist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joel Edwards on his outstanding service as a community activist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR468/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60711","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1489023,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"Barham, Gary; Henry County Commissioner; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry County Commissioner Gary Barham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR323/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60752","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1489029,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Professions and Businesses; licensure of individuals in the practice of applied behavior analysis; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the 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":"2021-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB315/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60753","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1489501,"bill_number":"HR525","title":"Suwanee Elementary School; support of Harriet Ross Tubman's image replacing Andrew Jackson's on the $20 bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging Suwanee Elementary School for its support of Harriet Ross Tubman's image replacing Andrew Jackson's on the $20 bill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR525/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60807","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1489502,"bill_number":"HR507","title":"Comer, Carol L.; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Carol L. Comer upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR507/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60777","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1489503,"bill_number":"HR521","title":"Shropshire, Allen; 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allen Shropshire, the 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR521/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60794","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1489504,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Alcoholic beverages; provide for a sales tax; repeal state and local excise taxes","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 a sales tax on all alcoholic beverages; to repeal state and local excise taxes on alcoholic beverages; to remove inapplicable references; to amend Code Section 2-8-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on assessments by agricultural commodities commissions, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB831/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60760","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1489506,"bill_number":"HR528","title":"House Study Committee on Geographical Distribution of the State Employee Workforce; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Geographical Distribution of the State Employee Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR528/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60812","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1489507,"bill_number":"HR518","title":"Hjort, Emily; 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emily Hjort, the 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR518/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60791","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1489508,"bill_number":"HR517","title":"Smith, Julie; 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie Smith, the 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR517/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60790","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1489509,"bill_number":"HR504","title":"Campbell, Michael Harte; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Harte Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR504/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60774","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1489510,"bill_number":"HR509","title":"Ashling, Cam T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cam T. Ashling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR509/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60779","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1489511,"bill_number":"HR508","title":"Big Haynes Creek Nature Center; located at the Georgia International Horse Park; initiating its first tree-planting ceremony in partnership with the City of Conyers for the state's annual Arbor Day celebration; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, located at the Georgia International Horse Park, for initiating its first tree-planting ceremony in partnership with the City of Conyers for the state's annual Arbor Day celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR508/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60778","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1489512,"bill_number":"HR515","title":"Shropshire, Alfred; 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alfred Shropshire, the 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR515/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60788","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1489513,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"Young Jr., Andrew Jackson; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ambassador Andrew Jackson Young Jr. for his service to the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR328/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60764","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1489514,"bill_number":"HR500","title":"Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the accomplishments of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR500/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60770","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1489515,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Appellate Court Judges; eligibility for retirement benefits; decrease the age","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":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB318/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60769","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1489516,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Freedom to Drive 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 increased access to government issued identification and driving authorization to state residents through the issuance of state driving cards and identification cards; to provide for a short title; to revise 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 and identification 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":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB833/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60768","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1489518,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Ad valorem tax; $5,000 of assessed value for residents; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for all purposes in an amount equal to $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents whose federal adjusted gross income, as well as the federal adjusted gross income of the spouse of such resident and all other members of the family who also reside at such homestead, is less than $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to require annual income reporting; 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":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB837/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60795","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1489519,"bill_number":"HR512","title":"Graves, Ralph Anthony, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Anthony Graves Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR512/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60785","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1489520,"bill_number":"HR510","title":"Pierce, Coach Lloyd; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Lloyd Pierce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR510/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60780","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1489521,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Ad valorem tax; contracts between a county and a municipality for the tax commissioners to prepare the municipal tax digests and collect municipal taxes are not subject to approval of the tax commissioner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to provide that contracts between a county and a municipality for the tax commissioners to prepare the municipal tax digests and collect municipal taxes are not subject to approval of the tax commissioner; to authorize counties to pay tax commissioners additional compensation for such services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB835/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60782","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1489522,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR329/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60765","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1489523,"bill_number":"HR506","title":"Stephenson, Pamela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pamela Stephenson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR506/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60776","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1489524,"bill_number":"SR333","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":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR333/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60798","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1489525,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; recognize March 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2021 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR330/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60766","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1489526,"bill_number":"HR526","title":"Sig Samuels Dry Cleaners; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sig Samuels Dry Cleaners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR526/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60808","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1489527,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Atlanta, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB836/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60783","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1489528,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"Wong, Lani; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending National Association of Chinese-American's chairwoman and Asian Community Leader Lani Wong for her decades of public service and swift assistance in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR327/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60757","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1489529,"bill_number":"HR502","title":"Studstill, Tyler Maier; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tyler Maier Studstill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR502/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60772","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1489530,"bill_number":"HR511","title":"Kitchen, Gary; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Kitchen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR511/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60784","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1489531,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Health; revise definitions; furnishing of copies of health records; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health records, so as to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to the furnishing of copies of health records; to provide for penalties for noncompliance; to revise provisions relating to the costs for copying health records; to revise provisions relating to electronic health records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB832/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60761","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1489532,"bill_number":"HR527","title":"Gaines, George Albert, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Albert Gaines Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR527/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60809","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1489533,"bill_number":"HR505","title":"Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 10, 2021, as Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR505/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60775","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1489534,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"Long, Inez S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Inez S. Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR325/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60755","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1489535,"bill_number":"HR519","title":"Sheppard, Monica; 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Monica Sheppard, the 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR519/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60792","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1489536,"bill_number":"HR516","title":"Calhoun High School Lady Cougars; winning the 2021 GHSA Class 1A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calhoun High School Lady Cougars for winning the 2021 GHSA Class 1A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR516/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60789","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1489537,"bill_number":"HR524","title":"World Doula Week; March 22-28, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22-28, 2021, as World Doula Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR524/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60806","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1489539,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Physicians, Assistants and Others; delegate the authority to dispense prepackaged medications other than controlled substances as an agent or employee of a clinic; authorize physicians","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 authorize physicians to delegate to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants the authority to dispense prepackaged medications other than controlled substances as an agent or employee of a clinic; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB317/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60763","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1489540,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"Durley, Muriel E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Muriel E. Durley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR334/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60799","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1489541,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; define certain terms; provide for a new form of retirement allowance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to define certain terms; to provide for a new form of retirement allowance; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB838/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60801","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1489542,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Tallapoosa 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 court of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB320/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60800","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1489543,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Stalking; a person 18 years old or older who commits the offense of stalking against a minor shall be guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide that a person 18 years old or older who commits the offense of stalking against a minor shall be guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor; to provide for penalties; to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require local boards of education to provide notice to students and parents of students that some acts of bullying and cyberbullying can constitute criminal violations, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB316/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60762","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1489544,"bill_number":"HR513","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; Psi Omega Omega Chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Psi Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR513/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60786","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1489545,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Community Health, Department of; hospital reporting requirements for extraordinary collection actions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reports to the Department of Community Health by certain health care facilities and all ambulatory surgical centers and imaging centers and public availability, so as to provide for hospital reporting requirements for extraordinary collection actions; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB834/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60781","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1489546,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"Senate City of Ringgold Charter Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate City of Ringgold Charter Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR324/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60754","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1489547,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"Montgomery, Renee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Renee Montgomery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR331/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60767","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1489548,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"DeKalb County; salary of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, so as to increase the salary of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB321/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60804","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1489549,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Courts; criteria for demand of jury panels from which to select juries in civil actions in the state courts; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding trial juries, so as to revise the criteria for demand of jury panels from which to select juries in civil actions in the state courts; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB829/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60758","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1489550,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"\"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021\"; 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, 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; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-12","last_action_date":"2022-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB319/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60797","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1489551,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Mableton, City of; 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 definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for transition of powers and duties; to provide for community improvement districts; to provide for directory nature of dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB839/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60802","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1489552,"bill_number":"SR332","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":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR332/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60796","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1489553,"bill_number":"HR520","title":"McClain, Dr. Matthew; 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Matthew McClain, the 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR520/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60793","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1489554,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"Pakistan Day; recognize March 23, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, and recognizing March 23, 2021, as Pakistan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR326/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60756","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1489555,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Courts; limiting sheriffs to one additional salary for serving as the sheriff of multiple courts; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to repeal provisions limiting sheriffs to one additional salary for serving as the sheriff of multiple courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB830/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60759","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1489556,"bill_number":"HR522","title":"Child safety; first priority of custody and visitation adjudications and that state courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged; express sense of General Assembly","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing the sense of the Georgia General Assembly that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications and that state courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR522/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60803","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1489557,"bill_number":"HR503","title":"Payne, Billy Franklin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Billy Franklin Payne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR503/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60773","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1489558,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"East Cobb, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-15","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB841/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60811","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1489559,"bill_number":"HR523","title":"Harley, Donna Marie Butler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna Marie Butler Harley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR523/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60805","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1489560,"bill_number":"HR501","title":"Lowe, Ralph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR501/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60771","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1489561,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Local government; county governing authorities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide that a member of a county governing authority shall not represent any person before any agency, office, court, or other entity of the county for which the member serves on the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB842/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60813","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1489563,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Vinings, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Vinings; to provide a charter; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; 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 Cobb County to the City of Vinings; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-23","last_action_date":"2022-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB840/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60810","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1489564,"bill_number":"HR514","title":"Reagan, Nelle Holland; (1936-2020); 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Nelle Holland Reagan (1936-2020), the 2021 Heart of the Community Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR514/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60787","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1489985,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"Long, James Allen \"Mickey\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Allen \"Mickey\" Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR336/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60816","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1489986,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"McGhee, Eldson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eldson McGhee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR342/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60822","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1489987,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"Rudin, Cecilia Vianney; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Cecilia Vianney Rudin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR341/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60821","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1489988,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"Great East Japan; ten-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake; recognize March 11, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2021, as the ten-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Great East Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR337/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60817","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1489989,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"Bolster, Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paul Bolster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR343/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60823","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1489990,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"Moses Sr., Fred J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the life and memory of Fred J. Moses Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR339/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60819","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1489992,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"Smith, Alicia R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alicia R. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR335/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60814","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1489993,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfers of creditable service from appellate court judge's plan of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for creditable service in the Georgia Judicial Retirement System on a two for one basis for transfers of creditable service from the appellate court judge's plan of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for fund transfers; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-30","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2021-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB322/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60815","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1489994,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"Keener, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Keener; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR338/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60818","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1489995,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"Wrigley, Dr. Steve W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Steve W. Wrigley upon his retirement as chancellor of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR340/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60820","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1490348,"bill_number":"HR557","title":"Fletcher, Dorothy \"Dot\" Johnson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy \"Dot\" Johnson Fletcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR557/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60875","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1490349,"bill_number":"HR538","title":"Fannin County women's basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fannin County women's basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR538/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60845","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1490350,"bill_number":"HR535","title":"King, Horace; trailblazing Georgia Bulldogs football career and for being an outstanding Athenian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Horace King for his trailblazing Georgia Bulldogs football career and for being an outstanding Athenian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR535/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60842","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1490351,"bill_number":"HR537","title":"Bradford, Allan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allan Bradford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR537/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60844","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1490352,"bill_number":"HR552","title":"Immigrant Heritage Month; June 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 2021 as Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR552/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60870","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1490353,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Labor and industrial relations; victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to take time off from work without being subjected to termination or other adverse employment action; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to take time off from work without being subjected to termination or other adverse employment action; to provide for certain prerequisites and procedures for taking such time off; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB847/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60863","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1490354,"bill_number":"HR529","title":"National Park Service's Special Resource Study of the Ocmulgee River Corridor; express concern","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing concern regarding the National Park Service's Special Resource Study of the Ocmulgee River Corridor; reaffirming support for the constitutionally protected right to hunt and fish in Georgia; and asserting Georgia's primacy in the management of the state's fish and wildlife resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR529/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60828","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1490355,"bill_number":"HB845","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 define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to employee contributions to the retirement system, payment of employee contributions on behalf of the member, and additional contributions; to change certain provisions relating to prior service credit for military service; to change certain provisions relating to eligibility and application for a retirement allowance, early retirement, amount of retirement allowance, compliance with federal tax laws, and increases in retirement allowance; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB845/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60861","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1490356,"bill_number":"HR534","title":"University Cancer and Blood Center Athens-Clarke County Medical Oncology Clinic; outstanding public service and volunteerism in administering the COVID-19 vaccine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the University Cancer and Blood Center Athens-Clarke County Medical Oncology Clinic for outstanding public service and volunteerism in administering the COVID-19 vaccine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR534/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60841","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1490357,"bill_number":"HR542","title":"Ellis, Howard \"Chief\", Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Howard \"Chief\" Ellis Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR542/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60849","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1490358,"bill_number":"HR539","title":"Blue Ridge Adventure Wear; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Blue Ridge Adventure Wear; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR539/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60846","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1490359,"bill_number":"HR548","title":"Salter, Mary Jane; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Jane Salter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR548/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60855","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1490360,"bill_number":"HR543","title":"Garten, Charles \"Charlie\" Thomas, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Charles \"Charlie\" Thomas Garten III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR543/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60850","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1490361,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Domestic relations; add human resources personnel and supervisory personnel in a workplace that employs minors as mandatory reporters for child abuse","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to add human resources personnel and supervisory personnel in a workplace that employs minors as mandatory reporters for child abuse; to require the provision of training for such human resources personnel and supervisory personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB849/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60865","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1490362,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Motor vehicles; classification for certain driving under the influence offenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide for a classification for certain driving under the influence offenses; 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":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB848/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60864","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1490363,"bill_number":"HR546","title":"Gant, Patricia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia Gant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR546/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60853","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1490364,"bill_number":"HR544","title":"Reeves, Albert Thomas, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Albert Thomas Reeves III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR544/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60851","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1490365,"bill_number":"HR555","title":"Keener, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Keener; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR555/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60873","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1490366,"bill_number":"HR553","title":"Bell, Pat and Jackson County 4-H Club; occasion of the 48th anniversary of their involvement in the restoration of historic Hurricane Shoals; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pat Bell and the Jackson County 4-H Club on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of their involvement in the restoration of historic Hurricane Shoals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR553/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60871","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1490368,"bill_number":"HR532","title":"Musgrove, Caden Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Caden Lee Musgrove; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR532/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60839","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1490369,"bill_number":"HR536","title":"Doyle, Judge Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Judge Sarah Doyle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR536/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60843","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1490370,"bill_number":"HR547","title":"Stephens, Representative Edward \"Mickey\"; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Edward \"Mickey\" Stephens upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR547/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60854","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1490371,"bill_number":"HR540","title":"Gay, Dr. William; contributions to black radio; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. William Gay for his contributions to black radio; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR540/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60847","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1490372,"bill_number":"HR550","title":"Norris, Sergeant Danny; retiring badge number 902; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Danny Norris and retiring badge number 902; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR550/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60857","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1490373,"bill_number":"HR549","title":"Trammell, Anthony DeNorris, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Anthony DeNorris Trammell Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR549/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60856","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1490374,"bill_number":"HR551","title":"Rainge, Dr. Louvenia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Louvenia Rainge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR551/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60869","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1490375,"bill_number":"HR533","title":"Dabney, Vera Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Vera Mae Dabney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR533/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60840","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1490376,"bill_number":"HR541","title":"Henry County Bicentennial Celebration Day; May 15, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 15, 2021, as Henry County Bicentennial Celebration Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR541/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60848","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1490377,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Local government; long-term rental of single-family detached dwellings; prohibit certain restrictions","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 certain restrictions on long-term rental of single-family detached dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide a limited waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide of interest prior to judgment; to provide for the withholding of certain state funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB844/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60860","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1490378,"bill_number":"HR531","title":"Georgia Southern clay target team; winning the 2021 Division 4 ACUI Collegiate Clay Target National Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Southern clay target team for winning the 2021 Division 4 ACUI Collegiate Clay Target National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR531/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60838","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1490379,"bill_number":"HR560","title":"Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; week of May 2, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of May 2, 2021, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR560/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60878","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1490380,"bill_number":"HR558","title":"Stinner, Mr. Peter Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Peter Lamar Stinner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR558/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60876","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1490381,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"State holidays; first Friday of October each year as Kamala Harris 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 holidays and observances, so as to provide that the first Friday of October of each year shall be designated as \"Kamala Harris 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":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB850/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60879","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1490382,"bill_number":"HB846","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":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB846/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60862","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1490383,"bill_number":"HR559","title":"Musick, Janet \"Jan\" Jennings; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Janet \"Jan\" Jennings Musick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR559/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60877","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1490384,"bill_number":"HR530","title":"Glenn, Mike; retirement from Greater Atlanta Christian School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mike Glenn upon his retirement from Greater Atlanta Christian School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR530/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60837","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1490385,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; provide for a tax deferral based on low income for certain municipalities","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 tax deferral based on low income for certain municipalities; to provide for procedures and requirements; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB843/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60827","sponsor":"Betsy Holland"},
{"bill_id":1490386,"bill_number":"HR554","title":"Greek Bicentennial Independence Day; March 25, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2021, as Greek Bicentennial Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR554/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60872","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1490387,"bill_number":"HR545","title":"Rucker, Jamal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamal Rucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR545/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60852","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1490388,"bill_number":"HR556","title":"Smith, Margaret; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Margaret Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR556/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60874","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1492358,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"Carter, Shermanetta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shermanetta Carter and recognizing February 16, 2021, as Women Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR358/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60867","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1492360,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"Shortline Trail; renaming to the Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the renaming of the Shortline Trail to the Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR345/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60825","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1492362,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"Rahman's, Sheikh Muijibur; 100th birthday anniversary; Bangladesh's 50th year of independence","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the anniversary of Bangladesh's 50th year of independence and Founding Leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 100th birthday anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR356/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60859","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1492364,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"Hynes, Dr. Thomas J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas J. Hynes upon the occasion of his retirement from Clayton State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR346/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60826","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1492366,"bill_number":"HR566","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":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR566/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60889","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1492368,"bill_number":"HR564","title":"Positive Impact Health Centers Inc.; 30th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Positive Impact Health Centers Inc. for its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR564/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60887","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1492370,"bill_number":"SR353","title":"Coleman, R. Scott; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending R. Scott Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR353/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60836","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1492372,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Penal institutions; certain mental illness evaluations of persons; require","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 require certain mental illness evaluations of persons detained in a penal institution; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB851/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60880","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1492375,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"Gatewood Gators; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gatewood Gators for winning the 2020 GISA AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR354/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60835","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1492377,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"Gellerstedt, Mary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mary Gellerstedt for her 77 years of service at First Baptist Church Atlanta (FBA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR344/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60824","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1492379,"bill_number":"HR563","title":"Barnes, Mr. Marion E.; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Mr. Marion E. Barnes upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR563/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60886","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1492381,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"Coleman, Willie W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willie W. Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR350/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60830","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1492383,"bill_number":"HR561","title":"Sanford, Jaye Mia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jaye Mia Sanford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR561/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60884","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1492385,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"Bryson, Dawn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dawn Bryson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR347/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60833","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1492389,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"The Quad; quadrilateral cooperation between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the quadrilateral cooperation between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States in their shared vision for the free and open Indo-Pacific region as well as the first ever leader-level summit of the Quad; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR355/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60858","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1492391,"bill_number":"HR562","title":"Robinson, Jamarion; condolences; National Day of Movement for Jamarion Robinson; April 1, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jamarion Robinson and recognizing April 1, 2021, as a National Day of Movement for Jamarion Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR562/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60885","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1492393,"bill_number":"HR567","title":"Nunn, Lee; Morgan County's 2020 Georgia Farmer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lee Nunn, Morgan County's 2020 Georgia Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR567/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60890","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1492395,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Buckhead City, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Buckhead City; to provide a charter; to provide for definitions and construction; 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 Fulton County to the City of Buckhead City; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB854/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60883","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1492397,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"Oatts, Dr. Terry; pandemic leadership; acknowledge","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the pandemic leadership of Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts and Rockdale County Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR357/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60868","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1492399,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"Keith, Dr. Lois; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lois Keith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR348/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60831","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1492401,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"Mayfield, Myrtle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Myrtle Mayfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR349/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60829","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1492404,"bill_number":"HR565","title":"Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month; May 2021; 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 2021 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":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR565/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60888","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1492406,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"United Negro College Fund; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 77th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR359/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60866","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1492408,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"Bowers, Officer James Neal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer James Neal Bowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR352/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60834","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1492410,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"Cole, Phyllis Lane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phyllis Lane Cole; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR351/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60832","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1492412,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Criminal procedure; mental health treatment alternatives to imprisonment; provide","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 provide for mental health treatment alternatives to imprisonment; to provide for mental health treatment options while imprisoned; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB853/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60882","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1492414,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Penal institutions; public disclosure of certain data pertaining to the health, safety, or other conditions of detention of inmates; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention, so as to require public disclosure of certain data pertaining to the health, safety, or other conditions of detention of inmates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB852/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60881","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1532127,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Georgia Congressional Redistricting Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of congressional districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when such representatives shall take office; to provide for continuation of present congressional districts until a certain time; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60898","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1532128,"bill_number":"SR2","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":"2021-11-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60892","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1532129,"bill_number":"HR2","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":"2021-11-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60900","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1532130,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"\"Georgia Congressional Redistricting Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of congressional districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when such representatives shall take office; to provide for continuation of present congressional districts until a certain time; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2021-11-30","last_action":"Senate Sent to Governor","last_action_date":"2021-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60895","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1532131,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"\"Georgia Senate Redistricting Act of 2021\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when members of the Senate elected shall take office; to provide for the continuation of present senatorial districts until a certain time; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall supersede and replace a districting plan and certain changes thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2021-11-30","last_action":"Senate Sent to Governor","last_action_date":"2021-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60894","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1532132,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Georgia Congressional Redistricting Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of congressional districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when such representatives shall take office; to provide for continuation of present congressional districts until a certain time; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-11-05","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60903","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1532133,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"\"Georgia Senate Redistricting Act of 2021\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when members of the Senate elected shall take office; to provide for the continuation of present senatorial districts until a certain time; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall supersede and replace a districting plan and certain changes thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60906","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1532134,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order; suspending the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order Nos. 05.10.21.02, 05.14.21.01, 05.21.21.01, and 05.28.21.03 suspending the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-11-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60904","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1532135,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Georgia House of Representatives Redistricting Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of state house districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when members of the House of Representatives elected shall take office; to provide for the continuation of the present representative districts until a certain time; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall supersede and replace a districting plan and certain changes thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2021-11-05","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60902","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1532136,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60893","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1532137,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Atlanta Braves; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Braves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60896","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1532138,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Coolidge, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Coolidge; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-12-08","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-12-08","last_action_date":"2021-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60901","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1532139,"bill_number":"HR1","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":"2021-11-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60899","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1532140,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Senate Rules; adopt","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Georgia Senate for the 2021 special session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60891","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1532141,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Georgia House of Representatives Redistricting Act of 2021; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of state house districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when members of the House of Representatives elected shall take office; to provide for the continuation of the present representative districts until a certain time; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall supersede and replace a districting plan and certain changes thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-12-30","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-12-30","last_action_date":"2021-12-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60897","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1532142,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"\"Georgia Congressional Redistricting Act of 2021\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the composition and number of congressional districts; to provide for a short title; to provide when such representatives shall take office; to provide for continuation of present congressional districts until a certain time; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60905","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1532253,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order; suspend collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order Nos. 05.10.21.02, 05.14.21.01, 05.21.21.01, and 05.28.21.03 suspending the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60908","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1532265,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"James, Representative Lynmore; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Lynmore James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60913","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1532277,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"James, Representative Lynmore; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Lynmore James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60910","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1532289,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60912","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1532301,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Moore, Jovita; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jovita Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60911","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1532313,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Chattooga County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chattooga County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-12-08","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-12-08","last_action_date":"2021-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60907","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1532325,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"The Atlanta Braves; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Atlanta Braves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60914","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1532337,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Atlanta Braves; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Atlanta Braves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60909","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1532422,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Moore, Jovita; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jovita Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60916","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1532423,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Payne, Doug; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doug Payne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60915","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1532594,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Gwinnett County; board of education; education district boundaries; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to define certain terms; to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60921","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1532595,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Hemmerly, Scott William; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Scott William Hemmerly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60922","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1532596,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Gwinnett County; board of commissioners; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4658), an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to provide for five additional districts; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60923","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1532597,"bill_number":"HB7","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 revise the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-12-08","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-12-08","last_action_date":"2021-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60918","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1532598,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Floyd County; Board of Elections and Registration; reconstitute and reestablish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Floyd County, Georgia; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the appointment, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide for meetings and special meetings of the board; to provide an administrative office for elections and registrations; to staff such office with an elections supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide compensation for administrative personnel and members of the board; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-11-19","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60919","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1532599,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Floyd County; Board of Elections and Registration; provide for abolition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Floyd County and provide for its powers and duties, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5289), as amended, so as to provide for abolition of the board; to authorize the board of commissioners to appoint an interim chief clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2021-11-19","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60920","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1532600,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Diwali; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Diwali; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60917","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1532790,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Hughes, LaSharn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LaSharn Hughes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60930","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1532797,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Montgomery, Renee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Renee Montgomery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60926","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1532804,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Henriques, Mayor Donnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Donnie Henriques; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60929","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1532811,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"STEM Atlanta Women; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending STEM Atlanta Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60931","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1532817,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"United Stated Armed Forces; 13 members who died during evacuation of the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 13 members of the United States Armed Forces who died during the evacuation of the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60928","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1532824,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Katz, Ira; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ira Katz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60927","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1532831,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Knowles, Marjorie Fine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marjorie Fine Knowles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60925","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1532838,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Bodker, Mayor Mike; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Mike Bodker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60924","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1532944,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Positive American Youth Day; September 18, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 18, 2021, as Positive American Youth Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60937","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1532945,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Burrows, Jack Stewart; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jack Stewart Burrows; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60935","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1532946,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Brookhaven, City of; expenditure of funds; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3992), so as to repeal provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to repeal an automatic reversion; to repeal a conditional provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60932","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1532947,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Kenworthy, Adam Criswell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Adam Criswell Kenworthy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60936","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1532948,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Hoard, Kathy; grand occasion of her 70th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kathy Hoard on the grand occasion of her 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60938","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1532949,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Georgia Hispanic Construction Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60940","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1532950,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Pakistan Resolution Day; March 23, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2021, as Pakistan Resolution Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60939","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1532951,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Griswell, James Clifford \"Charley\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Clifford \"Charley\" Griswell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60933","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1532952,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Ahrens, Edward John, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Edward John Ahrens III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60934","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1533054,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Tolleson Jr., Senator Thorborn \"Ross\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Thorborn \"Ross\" Tolleson Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60943","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1533055,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Benton, Robin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robin Benton on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60942","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1533056,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Lockwood, Mayor Joe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Joe Lockwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60944","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1533057,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Bleckley County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bleckley County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60941","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1533058,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia, and the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia, and the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60945","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1533230,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Henriques, Mayor Donnie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Donnie Henriques; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60948","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1533239,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"STEM Atlanta Women; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending STEM Atlanta Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60947","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1533249,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Caldwell Jr., John F.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of John F. Caldwell Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60946","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1533447,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Beville, Betty; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Betty Beville on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60966","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533449,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Willis, Michelle Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Taylor Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60970","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1533451,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Stuckey, Dr. Anthony JaRoy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Anthony JaRoy Stuckey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60962","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1533453,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Alford, Pastor Bruce O.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Bruce O. Alford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60955","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533455,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia, and the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia, and the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60959","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1533457,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Cleland, Mr. Max; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Max Cleland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60964","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1533459,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"DuBose, Minister Edward O.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minister Edward O. DuBose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60957","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533462,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Bussey, Mary Lee Hall; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Lee Hall Bussey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60969","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533464,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"McGill, Bishop Marshall S.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Marshall S. McGill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60952","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533466,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Womack, Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chris Womack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60965","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533468,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Lang, Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Lang; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60956","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533470,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Atlanta Braves; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Atlanta Braves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60950","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1533472,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Malone, Dr. Thomas M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Thomas M. Malone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60954","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533474,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Cornelia, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cornelia, 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60951","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1533477,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Huling, Reverend Dr. Ralph W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Ralph W. Huling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60960","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533479,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Buchanan, Edgar; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edgar Buchanan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60968","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533481,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Howard, Elysea Tyrona; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elysea Tyrona Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60963","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1533483,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Desai, Officer Paramhans; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Paramhans Desai; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60961","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1533485,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Crocker Jr., Reverend Dr. Curtis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Curtis Crocker Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60953","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533487,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Flakes III, Reverend Dr. Johnny H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Johnny H. Flakes III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR34/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60958","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533489,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Royale Cafe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Royal Cafe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60967","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1533808,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Griswell, James Clifford \"Charley\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Clifford \"Charley\" Griswell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60980","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1533809,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Revenue and Taxation; state income tax; repeal in its entirety","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal the state income tax in its entirety; to repeal various income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB323/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60971","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1533810,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Butler, Mr. Adonis Ross \"AD\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Adonis Ross \"AD\" Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60975","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1533812,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Buist, Ashleigh; Tri-Cities High School's 2021 Professional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashleigh Buist, Tri-Cities High School's 2021 Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60974","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1533813,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Boyd, Emma Jean; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Emma Jean Boyd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60976","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1533814,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"National Disability Awareness Month; 76th anniversary; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; 31st anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the 76th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 31st anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60978","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1533815,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Workers' compensation; coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course of employment; provide","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 provide workers' compensation coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course and scope of employment; to provide for definitions; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; 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":"2021-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB855/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60949","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1533817,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Hughes, LaSharn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LaSharn Hughes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60981","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1533818,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Miller, Phillip; Tri-Cities High School's 2021 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Phillip Miller, Tri-Cities High School's 2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60977","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1533819,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Fleck, Judith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judith Fleck; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60972","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1533820,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Russell, Lena Ledbetter; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Lena Ledbetter Russell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60973","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1533821,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"General Assembly; establishment of the Legislative Commission on the Disparate Impact of COVID-19; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide for the establishment of the Legislative Commission on the Disparate Impact of COVID-19; to provide for a definition; to provide for membership, appointments, vacancies, chairperson, quorum, and expenses; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for a report; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB856/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60979","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1534227,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Bert Adams Scout Camp; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bert Adams Scout Camp upon the occasion of its 61st anniversary in Covington, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60983","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1534231,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Stansell, Larry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Stansell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60998","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1534235,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Trott, Mayor Jim; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Jim Trott on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60996","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1534239,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Pierce, Mayor Pro Tem Tammy; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Pro Tem Tammy Pierce on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60988","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1534243,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Crumbley, Kenya and Torrence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kenya and Torrence Crumbley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60987","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1534247,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Bodker, Mayor Mike; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Mike Bodker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60990","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1534251,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Mack II Inc.; commemorating the 50th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th anniversary of Mack Wilbourn establishing Mack II Inc. and recognizing his avid investment in the Atlanta business and nonprofit community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60985","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1534255,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Women Entrepreneurship Day; sixth annual; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the sixth annual Women Entrepreneurship Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60993","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1534259,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Akins, Doyle; long life; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the long life of Doyle Akins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60995","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1534264,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Kaiser, Eric; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eric Kaiser; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60984","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1534268,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Terry, John Quincy; outstanding service to his community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Quincy Terry on his outstanding service to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60991","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1534272,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Gebbia Sr., Joseph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the service and accomplishments of Joseph Gebbia Sr., councilman and mayor pro tem of the City of Brookhaven, upon his retirement from the council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60997","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1534276,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Retired Educators Day; November 7, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 7, 2021, as Retired Educators Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60986","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1534280,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Lockwood, Mayor Joe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Joe Lockwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60992","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1534284,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Native American Heritage Month; November 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2021 as Native American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60989","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1534288,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"McGhee-McCrary; Debra; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Debra McGhee-McCrary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60994","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1534292,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Ballard, Brian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brian Ballard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60982","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1534366,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Tippins, Laura Jane Taylor; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Laura Jane Taylor Tippins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61002","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1534367,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Smith, Pete; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pete Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61001","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1534368,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Boyd, Emma Jean; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Emma Jean Boyd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61003","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1534369,"bill_number":"SR48","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":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61000","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1534370,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Dhanani, Aziz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aziz Dhanani; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61004","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1534566,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"City of Helen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Helen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61005","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1534567,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Grizzard, Timothy C .; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timothy C. Grizzard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61020","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1534569,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Harbison, Dr. Kamesha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Kamesha Harbison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61010","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1534570,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Youth Legislative Assembly Day; recognize November 30, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 30, 2021, as Youth Legislative Assembly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61008","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1534572,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Monroe Bicentennial Celebration Day; November 30, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 30, 2021, as Monroe Bicentennial Celebration Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61018","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1534573,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Langford, Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Langford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61022","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1534575,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Ballard-Washington, Kimberly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kimberly Ballard-Washington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61013","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1534577,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"PMB Broadcasting LLC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending PMB Broadcasting LLC.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61007","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1534578,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Jones, Miss Karen P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Karen P. Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61017","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1534580,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Honore'; Darold Peter, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Darold Peter Honore' III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61015","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1534581,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Glaize, LaMarcus Kwame; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LaMarcus Kwame Glaize; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61009","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1534583,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Marshall, Deputy Lena; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Lena Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61006","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1534585,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61019","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1534586,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force; 25th anniversary; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th anniversary of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61014","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1534588,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Shuman, Beautine Elouise (Law); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Beautine Elouise (Law) Shuman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61012","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1534589,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Matthews-Coaxum, Mrs.; work in public education; acknowledge","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging Mrs. Matthews-Coaxum for her work in public education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61016","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1534591,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Thomas, Sam; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sam Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61011","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1534596,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"African Methodist Episcopal Church 6th District Alzheimer's Awareness Purple Sunday; November 14, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 14, 2021, as African Methodist Episcopal Church 6th District Alzheimer's Awareness Purple Sunday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61024","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1534597,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Langford, Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Langford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61023","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1534726,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Scouts BSA Troop 29; Benjamin Ackerman, Blythe Kidwell, and Amelia Sharp; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending scouts of Scouts BSA Troop 29, to wit Benjamin Ackerman, Blythe Kidwell, and Amelia Sharp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61045","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1534727,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Trans Day of Remembrance; November 20, 2021; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 20, 2021, as Trans Day of Remembrance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61043","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1534728,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Robinson, Marlene Pearl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marlene Pearl Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61039","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1534729,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Johnson, Colonel Joe Slade, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Colonel Joe Slade Johnson, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61035","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1534730,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Wright, Gina; Georgia General Assembly Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office staff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gina Wright and the staff of the Georgia General Assembly Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61040","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1534731,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Crittenden, Christy; Toney Elementary School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christy Crittenden for being named Toney Elementary School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61048","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534732,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"McConnell, Levis Aldine, L.A., \"Buster\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Levis Aldine, L.A., \"Buster\" McConnell Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61037","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1534733,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Jackson, Johnny Denise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johnny Denise Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61046","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1534734,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Martin, Jameria; Toney Elementary School's 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jameria Martin for being named Toney Elementary School's 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61047","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534735,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Republic of China (Taiwan) in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL); support inclusion","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the inclusion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61042","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1534736,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Boggs, Larry B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry B. Boggs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61041","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1534737,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Faircloth, Jimmy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jimmy Faircloth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61036","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1534738,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Brown, Jennifer; Henry County Schools' 2021 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Brown for being named Henry County Schools' 2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61049","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1534739,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Dorman, Mary Ella; 102 years of age; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life of Mary Ella Dorman for the grand occasion of reaching 102 years of age; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61038","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1534740,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"United Way of Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler Counties; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United Way of Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler Counties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2021-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2021/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61044","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1534837,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Health; increase access to disposable menstrual products in public schools, penal institutions, certain social service shelters, and housing facilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, inmate policies, and general provisions regarding social services, respectively, so as to increase access to disposable menstrual products in public schools, penal institutions, certain social service shelters, and housing facilities; to provide for definitions; to require the provision of disposable menstrual products to certain persons at no cost; to authorize the Department of Education to promulgate model policies and guidance for local boards of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB861/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61029","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534838,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; certain property is exempt from seizure; 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 Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act, so as to provide that certain property is exempt from seizure or forfeiture under the Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; to provide for a duty of the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB859/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61027","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534839,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; reporting of property seized and forfeited to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government; require","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 reporting of property seized and forfeited to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to require the reporting of certain information; to establish a case tracking system and searchable public website of such information; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for audits and public information; to provide for a duty of the Attorney General; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB860/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61028","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534840,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Public assistance; use certain benefits for purchasing diapers or menstrual products; provide for waiver request","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 the submission of a waiver request by the Department of Human Services to permit the recipients of certain public assistance benefits to use such benefits for the purpose of purchasing diapers or menstrual hygiene products if the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service makes such waiver available to states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB864/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61032","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534841,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Innocent Georgian Process Improvement 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 Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act, so as to provide for hearings upon the seizure of certain property; to provide that certain properties shall not be subject to forfeiture; to provide for a definition; to provide for criteria; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB858/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61026","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534842,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and AIDS prevention instruction is age appropriate; 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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that the prescribed course of study in sex education and AIDS prevention instruction is age appropriate; to include the subject of consent in such course of study; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-19","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2021-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB857/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61021","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1534843,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Funeral services; additional time for purchasers of burial lots and burial services to pursue a civil cause of action against sellers that violate certain laws; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cemetery and funeral services, so as to provide additional time under certain circumstances for purchasers of burial lots, burial rights, burial merchandise, and burial services to pursue a civil cause of action against sellers that violate certain laws; to specify the civil remedies available for such violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB862/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61030","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534844,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"University System of Georgia; menstrual hygiene products available at no cost to students in certain facilities; require","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 require the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to make menstrual hygiene products available at no cost to students in certain facilities or portions of facilities of institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB863/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61031","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1534845,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Labor and industrial relations; professional employer organizations; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide that an employer that utilizes a professional employer organization to provide workers' compensation for an employee must provide coverage for all of its employees through such professional employer organization or obtain separate proof of coverage through an insurer; to revise the definition of the terms \"professional employer organization\" and \"employing unit\"; to make other conforming changes to cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB865/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61033","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1534846,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employers to provide workers' compensation to certain persons; 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 employers to provide workers' compensation to certain persons employed by or under the supervision of such employer for a certain period of time; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB866/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61034","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1534847,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"City of Buckhead City; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Buckhead City; to provide a charter; to provide for definitions and construction; 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 Fulton County to the City of Buckhead City; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-11-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-13","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB324/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60999","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1536808,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Truth in Prescription Pricing for Patients Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to revise the definition of \"rebate\"; to require pharmacy benefits managers to disclose the true net cost and final net cost, if applicable, of prescription drugs to insureds; to require pharmacy benefits managers to calculate cost sharing requirements for insureds based on the true net cost of prescription drugs; to provide for remittance of difference in cost sharing payments by insureds based on final net cost; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB867/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61050","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1538152,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Elections and Primaries; relating to absentee ballot drop boxes and the requirements; remove provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to remove provisions relating to absentee ballot drop boxes and the requirements therefor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-12-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB325/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61051","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1538153,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"State Flag, Seal, Symbols; placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the capitol building or grounds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the capitol building or grounds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB326/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61052","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1542063,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Holidays and observances; public and legal holidays recognized by the State of Georgia; 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 public and legal holidays recognized and observed by the State of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2021-12-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB868/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61053","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1545621,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"Ad Valorem Tax; resident of a school district shall be entitled to claim; amount prescribed by general law if the State Board of Education adopts a resolution; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that each resident of a school district shall be entitled to claim an ad valorem tax exemption from the assessed value of the resident's homestead for school district taxes in an amount prescribed by general law if the State Board of Education adopts a resolution declaring that such school district has substantially deviated from the board's approved course curriculum; 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":"2022-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR360/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61055","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1545624,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Ad Valorem Tax: homestead exemption; educational purposes in an amount equal to $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents; 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 homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of any school district that has been certified by the State Board of Education for a given year to have substantially deviated from the course curriculum approved by the State Board of Education; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB327/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61054","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1547005,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Health; state or local governments requiring vaccinations as a condition to certain actions; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to prohibit state or local governments from requiring individuals to submit to vaccinations as a condition to certain actions; to prohibit state or local governments from issuing immunization passports or the like for the purpose of certifying the immunization status of an individual; to prohibit state or local governments from requiring face masks or other facial coverings to minimize the spread of contagious or infectious diseases; to prohibit certain entities or individuals doing business in this state from requiring patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying vaccination or to wear a mask or other facial covering in order to gain entry to a business or to receive goods or services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-05","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2022-01-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB869/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61056","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1548849,"bill_number":"SB328","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":"2022-01-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB328/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61069","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1550055,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"Senate 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":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61068","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1550059,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Gwinnett County; Board of Education; revise district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB872/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61075","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1550062,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Education; agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; provisions; remove","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 remove provisions related to agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; to provide for new exemptions from applicability of the part relating to certain programs for industry-specific certifications and certain short courses; to provide for expanded exemption from applicability of the part for certain programs where students obtain occupational training through employment experience; to remove bonding requirements for authorized institutions; to revise Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund participation requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB333/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61079","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1550066,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"United States Citizens; right to register and vote; provide -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":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Reconsidered","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR363/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61083","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1550070,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"\"Inform Consumers Act\" enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for certain disclosures by third-party high-volume sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; to provide for definitions; to require online marketplaces to provide certain notifications and a consumer reporting mechanism; to provide for civil remedies; 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":"2022-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB332/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61080","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1550074,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Bulloch County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Bulloch County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5100), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 462), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB871/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61074","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1550078,"bill_number":"HR568","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":"2022-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR568/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61070","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1550081,"bill_number":"HR569","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":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR569/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61071","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1550085,"bill_number":"HR570","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":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR570/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61072","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1550089,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Heard County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for election of members of the Board of Education of Heard County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4296), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB874/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61077","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1550093,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"\"Protecting Georgia Businesses and Workers Act\"; enact","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 prohibit the regulation of employee work hours, scheduling, and output by local government entities; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-05","last_action":"Act 823","last_action_date":"2022-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB331/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61082","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1550097,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Bulloch County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bulloch County, approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 290), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 453), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB870/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61073","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1550100,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Gwinnett County; Board of Commissioners; revise district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB873/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61076","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1550104,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"\"Giving the Gift of Life 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 prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax deduction based on a taxpayer's living donation of all or part of his or her liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; 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":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB330/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61078","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1550108,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Joint Tort-Feasors; apportionment of awards of damages among one or more persons in certain actions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to joint tort-feasors, so as to provide for apportionment of awards of damages among one or more persons in certain actions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB329/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61081","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1550111,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR361/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61067","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1554468,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Barrow County; Board of Commissioners; change composition of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 265), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Commissioners of Barrow County are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-01-31","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-01-31","last_action_date":"2022-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB877/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61088","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1554469,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Bleckley County Board of Education and School Superintendent; new district boundaries; definitions and inclusions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and restating the law relating to the Bleckley County Board of Education and school superintendent, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5588), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB336/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61117","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1554472,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Criminal procedure; restrictions of the disclosure of personal information of nonsworn employees; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery in criminal procedure, so as to provide for restrictions of the disclosure of certain personally identifiable information of nonsworn employees of a law enforcement agency who are witnesses in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges concerning evidence, to provide that a nonsworn employee of law enforcement agencies testifying in his or her official capacity in any criminal proceeding shall not be compelled to reveal his or her home address; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB895/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61110","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1554474,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Bryan County; Board of Education; provide 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 Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB897/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61112","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1554476,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Georgia Unemployment Insurance Working Group Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of employment security, so as to provide for the appointment, compensation, and meetings of the Georgia Unemployment Insurance Working Group; to require the working group to examine this state's unemployment insurance program and provide its recommendations in the form of a report; 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":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB875/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61086","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1554479,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Revenue and taxation; 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; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB887/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61098","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1554481,"bill_number":"HR571","title":"General Assembly; local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of its fair market value; authorize - 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR571/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61100","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1554484,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; military student; revise definition","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 systems under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to revise the definition of the term \"military student\"; to provide that a military student may attend any public school in the local school system in which such student resides, subject to certain conditions regarding transportation; to require local school systems to allow military students to continue enrollment in their current public school for specified periods of time regardless of a parent's change of residence, subject to certain conditions regarding transportation and certain exceptions regarding student discipline and attendance issues; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB885/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61096","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1554486,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Conservation and natural resources; extend date for hazardous waste fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to extend the sunset date for certain hazardous waste fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB893/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61108","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1554489,"bill_number":"SR364","title":"Senate Costs and Effects of Smoking Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Costs and Effects of Smoking Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR364/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61085","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1554492,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Professions and businesses; expedited licenses for military spouses; provisions","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 of professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to expedited license by endorsement for military spouses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB884/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61095","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1554494,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Clayton County; State Court; provide salary of solicitor-general","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the salary of the solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for supplements; to provide a salary cap; to provide that the solicitor-general of said court may employ such assistant solicitors-general, deputy solicitors-general, or other attorneys, investigators, paraprofessionals, clerical assistants, or other employees or independent contractors as may be authorized by the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County; to provide for compensation; to provide for qualifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB878/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61089","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1554496,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Elections; sealing of ballots and unused security paper in secure containers; 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 sealing of ballots and unused security paper in secure containers; to provide for chain of custody documentation and procedures; to provide for storage of unused security paper; 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":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB886/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61097","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1554498,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Barrow County; Board of Education; change composition of districts","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 September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 272), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Education of Barrow County are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-01-31","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-01-31","last_action_date":"2022-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB876/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61087","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1554501,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Walton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3920), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB881/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61092","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1554504,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Georgia COVID-19 State Agency Fellowship Act; enact","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 create a program with the Department of Labor for the temporary employment of qualified individuals in fellowships with participating state agencies; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB898/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61113","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1554505,"bill_number":"HR574","title":"Rev. Joseph Jones, Sr., and Darnella Jones Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Reverend Joseph Jones, Sr., and Darnella Jones; dedicating a bridge in their memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR574/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61103","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1554508,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Contracts; legal effects of the discontinuance of LIBOR; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts, so as to provide for the legal effects of the discontinuance of LIBOR on contracts, securities, or instruments; to provide for the circumstances under which the recommended benchmark replacement shall be used and whether it is optional or mandatory; to provide that the use of such replacement does not amend or modify a contract, security, or instrument or change any person's rights or obligations; to prohibit parties from refusing to perform contractual obligations or declaring a breach of contract as a result of the discontinuance of LIBOR or the use of a replacement; to establish that the replacement is a commercially reasonable substitute for and a commercially substantial equivalent to LIBOR; to provide for a safe harbor from litigation for the use of the recommended benchmark replacement; 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":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB899/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61114","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1554511,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Walton County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3928), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB882/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61093","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1554512,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Educational Programs; no high school which receives funding under the Quality Basic Education Act shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association","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":"2022-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-13","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB334/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61084","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1554515,"bill_number":"HR572","title":"Gold Star Fathers of Georgia Highway; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gold Star Fathers of Georgia and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR572/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61101","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1554518,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Revenue and taxation; update population bracket and census date for a certain property tax exemption for certain leased property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for property tax exemptions, so as to update the population bracket and census date for a certain property tax exemption for certain leased property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB896/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61111","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1554520,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Education; use of corporal punishment by school personnel with any student in any public school; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporal punishment, so as to prohibit the use of corporal punishment by school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel with any student in any public school of this state; to repeal a provision relating to when and how corporal punishment may be administered; to repeal a provision relating to when principal or teacher not liable for administering corporal punishment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB892/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61107","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1554522,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Troup County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Troup County, approved January 22, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3528), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB880/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61091","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1554524,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Athens-Clarke County; commission members; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4441), so as to change the composition and description of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; to revise the manner of redistricting; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB890/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61105","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1554527,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Rossville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rossville 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB883/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61094","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1554530,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Education; treatment of race and other individual traits and beliefs; add new statutes and amend various existing statutes","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 add new statutes and amend various existing statutes to include provisions regarding the treatment of race and other individual traits and beliefs in public education in this state; to prohibit state agencies, local boards of education, or public elementary or secondary school administrators, teachers, or other personnel from compelling any individual to affirm, adopt, adhere to, profess, or promote concepts in violation of certain federal and state anti-discrimination laws; to prohibit the inclusion of certain concepts in courses offered in public elementary and secondary schools of this state; to provide for the promotion and protection of the intellectual freedom of students, faculty, and other personnel at public postsecondary educational institutions in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61099","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1554532,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Lumpkin County; board of commissioners; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4272), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 331), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB335/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61116","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1554535,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Clayton County; civil service system; exclude additional employee positions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a civil service system for the employees of Clayton County, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4399), as amended, so as to exclude additional employee positions from such civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB879/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61090","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1554537,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Hall County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4553), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4915) and by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3894), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB889/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61104","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1554540,"bill_number":"HR575","title":"Cardell, Amber; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amber Cardell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR575/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61115","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1554542,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Banking and finance; financial institutions; provide for numerous updates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for numerous updates; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to installment loans, so as to include servicing of installment loans to the activity regulated under the chapter; to exempt from regulation certain government entities and certain retail and credit transactions; to change the per loan fee structure for such loans; to clarify that the department may issue cease and desist orders to persons that are not licensed; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Georgia Fair Lending Act,\" so as to update a citation to a federal regulation; to make conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB891/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61106","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1554544,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Property; prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental or lease agreement solely based upon a previous eviction due to COVID-19; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to provide that a prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental or lease agreement solely based upon a previous eviction during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB894/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61109","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1554547,"bill_number":"HR573","title":"Arnold-Fountain Professional Club Highway; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club Highway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR573/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61102","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1559226,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB912/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61137","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1559229,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"Green, Pat Hugley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pat Hugley Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR368/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61132","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1559233,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Local government; prohibit deannexation of territory from an existing municipal corporation to incorporate a new municipal corporation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the deannexation of territory from an existing municipal corporation so as to incorporate a new municipal corporation; to provide an exception to such prohibition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB901/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61120","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1559236,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB914/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61139","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1559240,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Elections; dates for special elections; question related to sales and use taxes for transportation; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question related to sales and use taxes for transportation, mass transportation, or transit special districts to the voters in even-numbered years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-15","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB907/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61129","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1559243,"bill_number":"SR367","title":"Davis, Coach Wallace; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Wallace Davis on his induction into the Georgia Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR367/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61133","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1559246,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB915/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61140","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1559250,"bill_number":"HR579","title":"Georgia Commission on Sustainability and Economic Opportunity; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Sustainability and Economic Opportunity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR579/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61143","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1559254,"bill_number":"HR578","title":"National Black Caucus of State Legislators; efforts to identify the critical need for increasing access to healthcare, food and credit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and the critical need for increasing access to healthcare, food, and credit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR578/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61125","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1559257,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Troup County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Troup County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3520), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB909/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61131","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1559260,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Crimes and offenses; limitations regarding use of electronic monitoring devices; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-62 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication which invades privacy of another, and divulging private message, so as to provide for limitations regarding the use of electronic monitoring devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB905/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61127","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1559263,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"Kulkarni, Dr. Swati Vijay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Swati Vijay Kulkarni; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR365/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61118","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1559267,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Insurance; reduce out-of-pocket costs for consumers requiring insulin","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 costs for consumers requiring insulin; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; 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":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB902/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61121","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1559271,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Elections; dates for special elections; question to the voters in even-numbered years; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question to the voters in even-numbered years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB908/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61130","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1559274,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-16","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB910/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61135","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1559278,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"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":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB917/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61142","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1559282,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Superior and State Court Appellate Practice Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, so as to provide for a unified procedure for appealing decisions of a lower judicatory to a superior or state court; to repeal and reserve Chapter 4 of said title, relating to certiorari to superior court; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming changes; to correct cross-references and remove obsolete or improper references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB916/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61141","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1559285,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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":"2022-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-12","last_action_date":"2022-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB911/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61136","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1559289,"bill_number":"HR577","title":"Health; increased awareness, education, and research regarding rare diseases; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for increased awareness, education, and research regarding rare diseases; maintaining that the unique needs of the rare disease community, including the needs of Black Americans living with rare diseases, should be addressed in collaboration with rare disease stakeholders; and supporting the establishment and continued support of Rare Disease Advisory Councils in all 50 states; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR577/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61124","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1559291,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Motor vehicles; civil forfeiture of any off-road vehicle operated while driving recklessly or fleeing police; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to off-road vehicles, so as to authorize the civil forfeiture of any off-road vehicle operated while driving recklessly or fleeing police; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB906/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61128","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1559295,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Education; use of corporal punishment by school personnel with any student in any public school; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student discipline, so as to prohibit the use of corporal punishment by school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel with any student in any public school of this state; to require the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to provide for minimum standards and model student codes of conduct which address appropriate methods for redirecting students whose behavior is dangerous or disruptive; to provide for a definition; to provide for limited immunity for school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel for the good faith use of reasonable and necessary physical contact with a student under certain circumstances;to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB904/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61126","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1559299,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB913/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61138","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1559302,"bill_number":"HR576","title":"Local government; support of urban agriculture; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging support of urban agriculture by local governments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR576/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61123","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1559305,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"State government; remove exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of administrative procedure, so as to remove the exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB900/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61119","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1559309,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"Harbison, Dr. Kamesha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Kamesha Harbison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61134","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1559312,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council; provide establishment","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 establishment of the Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for membership; to provide for the duties and powers of the advisory council; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB918/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61144","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1559316,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Second Amendment Restoration and 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 Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to active duty powers of the military; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB903/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61122","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1560026,"bill_number":"HR584","title":"Reed, Ms. Karima; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Karima Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR584/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61180","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1560027,"bill_number":"HR588","title":"Foster, John; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Foster upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR588/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61184","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1560028,"bill_number":"HR585","title":"Lanier, Wayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wayne Lanier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR585/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61181","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1560029,"bill_number":"HR589","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":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR589/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61185","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1560030,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"White County; new commissioner districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4205), as amended, so as to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB347/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61190","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1560031,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Local government; participate in annexation dispute resolution process; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, so as to allow local governments financially impacted by financial incentives offered or granted in connection with an annexation to participate in the annexation dispute resolution process; to provide for additional grounds to object to proposed annexations; to provide for additional remedies in the dispute resolution process; to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development authorities, so as to provide that development authorities and local governments provide notice of proposed financial incentives to other affected local governments; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue bonds, so as to provide that local school systems, counties, and municipal governing authorities can become parties to bond validation hearings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB924/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61153","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1560033,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Education; noncitizen students with certain refugee, special immigrant, or humanitarian parole status under federal law are classified as in-state for tuition purposes; 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, so as to provide that noncitizen students with certain refugee, special immigrant, or humanitarian parole status under federal law are classified as in-state for tuition purposes subject to certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB932/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61168","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1560034,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Catoosa County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Catoosa County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4258), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4676), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB936/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61174","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1560035,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employers to provide certain documentation when compensating employees; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to require employers to contemporaneously provide a pay stub or other documentation communicating certain information when compensating employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB926/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61162","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1560036,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Medicaid; postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; increase","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 increase postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB338/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61152","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1560037,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Hospital Authorities and Designated Teaching Hospitals; definitions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding of medical education provided by hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals, so as to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB340/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61150","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1560038,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Retirement; prohibition of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to 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, 2022; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB343/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61176","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1560040,"bill_number":"HR587","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founders' Day at the state capitol; 01/15/22; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2022, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founders' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR587/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61183","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1560041,"bill_number":"HR581","title":"General Assembly; net proceeds of one or more lottery games to support economic development; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the net proceeds of one or more lottery games to support economic development by providing for loans to support small businesses located in Georgia which are independently owned and operated by Georgia residents, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR581/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61155","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1560042,"bill_number":"HR590","title":"Opening Doors to Recovery stakeholders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring the stakeholders involved in creating Opening Doors To Recovery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR590/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61186","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1560043,"bill_number":"SB339","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB339/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61157","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1560044,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"State government; require state agencies to provide an entrepreneurship impact statement for each rule to be adopted, amended, or repealed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to administrative procedure, so as to require state agencies to provide an entrepreneurship impact statement for each rule to be adopted, amended, or repealed; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB919/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61145","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1560045,"bill_number":"HR586","title":"Thomason, Matthew Dewitt, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Dewitt Thomason Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR586/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61182","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1560046,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Department of Administrative Services; companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; prohibit","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 of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB346/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61179","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1560047,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"State government; 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":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB930/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61166","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1560049,"bill_number":"HR583","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; replace term illegal alien with 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":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Code Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR583/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61172","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1560050,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Sales and use tax; special district mass transportation; local government; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and municipality; 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB934/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61170","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1560051,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Healthcare Services; guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prior authorizations of healthcare services, so as to provide guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy 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":"2022-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB341/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61156","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1560052,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Criminal procedure; terminology referring to persons who are noncitizens and present in the U.S. 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":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB927/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61163","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1560053,"bill_number":"HR593","title":"Perry, Mr. Dennis Arnold; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Dennis Arnold Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR593/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61189","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1560054,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"National Public Safety Week; recognize September 5-11","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 5-11 as National Public Safety Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR371/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61160","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1560056,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Local government; development authorities; cap per diem allowance available to directors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits of development authorities, so as to cap the per diem allowance available to directors of certain development authorities; to provide enforcement procedures for ethics code violations of authority members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB923/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61151","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1560057,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Elections; retention and preservation of ballots and other elections documents; 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to revise provisions related to the retention and preservation of ballots and other election documents; to remove provisions for keeping such ballots and documents under seal; to provide for the inspection of such ballots and documents under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB933/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61169","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1560058,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"State Government; state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB345/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61178","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1560059,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Solitary Confinement Limitation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention, so as to provide for limitations on the use of solitary confinement and seclusion in correctional facilities; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for responsibilities of the department; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB929/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61165","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1560060,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Income tax; revise tax credit for certain investments to be limited to investments in entrepreneurship programs, centers, and initiatives","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 revise an income tax credit for certain investments to be limited to investments in entrepreneurship programs, centers, and initiatives; to change the qualifications of an investor; 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":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB920/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61146","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1560061,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Carrying and Possessing of Firearms; training to possess a handgun or long gun; 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 training to possess a handgun or long gun; to provide for training standards; to provide for the offenses of possession of a firearm without proper training and failure to store a firearm in a secure manner; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB344/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61177","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1560062,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Douglas County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3725), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB921/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61148","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1560063,"bill_number":"HR592","title":"Martin Luther King Jr. Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR592/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61188","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1560065,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Ad valorem tax; contents of certificates of title of motor vehicles; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-24 and Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contents of certificates of title, certificates as evidence, and certificates not subject to garnishment or other process and the alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, respectively, so as to revise the contents of certificates of title of motor vehicles; to provide for an exemption from state and local title ad valorem tax fees charged on private passenger motor vehicles purchased or leased by individuals with certain disabilities or their immediate family members; to provide for the recapture of tax savings in certain cases; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB931/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61167","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1560066,"bill_number":"HR591","title":"Dr. Nazeera Dawood Reaffirmation of Diversity in Patriotism Day; 01/19/22; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 19, 2022, as Dr. Nazeera Dawood Reaffirmation of Diversity in Patriotism Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR591/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61187","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1560067,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Douglas County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB922/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61149","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1560068,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Insurance; annual reporting regarding mental health parity in healthcare plans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for annual reporting regarding mental health parity in healthcare plans; to provide definitions; to establish penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; 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":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB342/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61158","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1560069,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Catoosa County; office of commissioner; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, approved February 23, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 858), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4680), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB935/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61173","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1560070,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"Easterseals Georgia and Champions for Children Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Easterseals Georgia and their chapters' Champions for Children Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR370/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61159","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1560072,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"State government; display of any memorabilia related to the Confederate States of America, slave owners, or person advocating for slavery on public property; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to 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 remove reference to the preservation and protection of the memorial graven upon the face of Stone Mountain; to remove reference to the display of the flag of the Confederate States of America from public buildings or schools; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to holidays and observances; 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, so as to remove reference to the confederate memorial; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB928/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61164","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1560073,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"Koon, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Koon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR369/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61175","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1560074,"bill_number":"HR580","title":"House Study Committee on the Feasibility of Adopting EMPOWRD for Use By the State of Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Feasibility of Adopting EMPOWRD For Use By the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR580/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61154","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1560075,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; prohibition of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-23-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of the board for the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to remove the prohibition of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009; to allow for the possibility of such adjustments for such members granted on or after July 1, 2022; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB925/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61161","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1560076,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Public Officers; suspension of compensation 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB337/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61147","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1560077,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"Leadership Cobb and Leadership Cobb Class of 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR372/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61191","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1560078,"bill_number":"HR582","title":"Roger W. Cavender Memorial Highway; Cherokee/Pickens Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Roger William Cavender and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR582/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61171","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1562605,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"Horton's Books & Gifts; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Horton's Books & Gifts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR373/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61192","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1564473,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Municipal Corporation; deannexation of territory from an existing municipal corporation so as to incorporate a new municipal corporation; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the deannexation of territory from an existing municipal corporation so as to incorporate a new municipal corporation; to provide an exception to such prohibition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB348/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61193","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1564514,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"Apostolic World Christian Fellowship Leadership Summit 2022 Day; recognizing January 19, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 19, 2022, as Apostolic World Christian Fellowship Leadership Summit 2022 Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR374/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61194","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1567384,"bill_number":"SR375","title":"National School Counseling Week; recognize February 7-11, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 7-11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR375/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61195","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1570785,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"Smart, Kirby; Georgia Bulldogs' Head Coach; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Bulldogs' Head Coach Kirby Smart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR378/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61203","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1570788,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Oglethorpe County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2370), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 427), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current board members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB950/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61225","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1570791,"bill_number":"HR609","title":"Hill City Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Hill City Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR609/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61272","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1570795,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"\"Colton's Law\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents, and obstruction of investigation, so as to enact \"Colton's Law\"; to provide a short title; to provide for the protections for disabled minors; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to amend cross references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB360/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61286","sponsor":"Sheila McNeill"},
{"bill_id":1570798,"bill_number":"HR619","title":"Taylor, Dr. Wandy Wallace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Wandy Wallace Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR619/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61283","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1570801,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,\"; class action suits and for damages for violating the requirements for solicitations for corporate filings; 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 class action suits and for damages for violating the requirements for solicitations for corporate filings or employment or labor related posters or notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB363/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61294","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1570805,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"\"Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act\" or \"LESS Crime Act\"; enact","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 enact the \"Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act\" (\"LESS Crime Act\"); to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local law enforcement foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and an automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB361/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61292","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1570808,"bill_number":"HR604","title":"Labay, Lana J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lana J. Labay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR604/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61267","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1570811,"bill_number":"HR607","title":"Cervical Health Awareness Month; January 2022; acknowledging that cervical cancer is preventable through regular screening, and encouraging all women to schedule well-woman exams and Pap+HPV (co-testing) cervical cancer screening; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2022 as Cervical Health Awareness Month, acknowledging that cervical cancer is preventable through regular screening, and encouraging all women to schedule well-woman exams and Pap+HPV (co-testing) cervical cancer screening; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR607/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61270","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1570814,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Annexation; notice to residential tenants; 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 for notice to residential tenants; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to application by owners of 60 percent of land and 60 percent of electors, so as to provide for additional notice to all affected electors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB354/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61207","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1570818,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"County boards of tax assessors; review and conduct full appraisals of all properties in federal disaster areas; 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 that each county board of tax assessors shall review and conduct full appraisals of all properties located in any declared federal disaster areas to determine if the appraised value of such properties still reflects their fair market values after such disaster; to provide for adjustments in value for the effects of the disaster; to provide for certain notices to property owners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB978/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61254","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1570821,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Property; deeds; require electronic filing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to require electronic filing; to provide for the effect of a missing or incorrect tax parcel identification number on a recorded instrument; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to require certain information on the first page of security deeds; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB974/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61250","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1570824,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Harris County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1869, p. 170), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3677), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB959/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61234","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1570828,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Board of Commissioners of Carroll County; descriptions of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3564), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB365/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61285","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1570831,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Board of Commissioners of Carroll County; descriptions of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3564), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB349/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61196","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1570834,"bill_number":"HR613","title":"Wilson-Smith, Patricia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia Wilson-Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR613/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61276","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1570837,"bill_number":"HR596","title":"Frazier, Clarisse; Clayton County Public Schools' 2022 Certified Support Professional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clarisse Frazier, Clayton County Public Schools' 2022 Certified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR596/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61259","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1570841,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Mental health; notice of admission and daily updates from facility to parent or legal guardian of an involuntary minor patient under 12; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the rights and privileges of patients and their representatives regarding examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for notice of admission and daily updates from a facility to the parent or legal guardian of an involuntary minor patient under 12 years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB939/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61212","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1570844,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Jasper County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4622), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3579), so as to change the description of the education districts for the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current board members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB947/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61222","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1570847,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Elections; probate court judge to cease acting as superintendent of elections; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the ability of the judge of the probate court to cease acting as superintendent of elections; to provide for the creation of a board of elections and the selection and appointment of members to take the place of the judge of the probate court; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB975/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61251","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1570851,"bill_number":"HR617","title":"Lee, Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR617/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61281","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1570854,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Black Farmer Restoration Office; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to establish the Black Farmer Restoration Office; to provide definitions; to establish and provide requirements for the Farm Conservation Corps; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB976/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61252","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1570857,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Veterans Postsecondary Education Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to veterans benefits, so as to enact the \"Veterans Postsecondary Education Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for certain educational benefits to veterans, their spouses, and children; to provide for in-state resident tuition rates for minor children and spouses of veterans enrolled in the university system of higher learning and public postsecondary education programs; to provide for a fee waiver of online postsecondary course work; to provide course credit based on military experience, education, and training; to provide for the development and implementation of certain nursing degree programs for veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB970/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61246","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1570860,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Butts County; Board of Education; revise districts 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 Butts County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 386), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB946/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61221","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1570864,"bill_number":"SR385","title":"Hunter, Brother Willie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brother Willie Hunter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR385/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61291","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1570867,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Jasper County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jasper County, approved July 23, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 255), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3573), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB944/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61219","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1570870,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Local government; report audits of discretionary funds to General Assembly; require","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 require local constitutional officers to annually report audits of discretionary funds to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB964/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61240","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1570874,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Restoration of Veterans Nursing Facilities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Restoration of Veterans Nursing Facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR383/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61211","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1570877,"bill_number":"HR603","title":"Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership and Substance Use Disorder Community Coalition; Mental Health Day at the state capitol; January 26, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the work of the Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership and Substance Use Disorder Community Coalition and recognizing January 26, 2022, as Mental Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR603/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61266","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1570880,"bill_number":"HR608","title":"Etowah Valley Historical Society; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Etowah Valley Historical Society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR608/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61271","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1570883,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Board of Education of Gwinnett County; future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, so as to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-21","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-21","last_action_date":"2022-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB369/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61287","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1570887,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Insurance; update regulation of company holding systems","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 per direction from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; to provide for definitions; to provide guidelines for group capital calculation in insurance company holding systems; to provide guidelines for liquidity stress test framework in insurance company holding systems; to provide standards governing transactions within an insurance holding company system when an insurer is deemed to be in a hazardous financial condition; to provide protections for an affiliate in an insurance holding company system when a domestic insurer is subject to certain proceedings; to provide clarifications on confidentiality and to extend confidentiality protections to third-party consultants designated by the 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB969/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61245","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1570890,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Butts County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 380), 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 continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB945/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61220","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1570893,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"\"Women's Health and Safety Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating health, so as to extensively revise informed consent requirements under the \"Woman's Right to Know Act\"; to provide for an informed consent authorization form and its contents; to revise reporting requirements; to provide for civil penalties and a private right of action under the \"Woman's Right to Know Act\"; to provide extensive requirements relating to the use of abortion-inducing drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide extensive reporting requirements; to prohibit abortion-inducing drugs in school facilities or on state property; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for civil remedies and professional sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB351/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61197","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1570897,"bill_number":"HR595","title":"Georgia Building Authority; plan for sustainable materials management and safe drinking water on the capitol campus properties; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Building Authority to plan for sustainable materials management and safe drinking water on the capitol campus properties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR595/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61257","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1570900,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Public order and safety; provide for the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide for the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; to provide for penalties for failure to report; to provide for an exception; to provide for the entry of information regarding such firearm into the criminal justice information system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB962/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61238","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1570903,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Military Student Transfers; military students with the discretion to select adjacent school districts for attendance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-295 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military student transfers, so as to provide military students with the discretion to select adjacent school districts for attendance; to provide for a standard process of military student school transfers; to provide for annual notification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB357/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61235","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1570907,"bill_number":"HR602","title":"Hud-Kirk, Jamilah A.; Fountain Elementary School's 2021-2022 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jamilah A. Hud-Kirk, Fountain Elementary School's 2021-2022 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR602/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61265","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1570910,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Medicaid; coverage for annual mammograms at no cost to recipient; 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 annual mammograms at no cost to the recipient; 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":"2022-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB937/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61198","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1570913,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR377/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61202","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1570916,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Wilkes County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Wilkes County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4091), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 432), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB948/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61223","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1570920,"bill_number":"HR601","title":"Wallace, Regina; Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Support Leader of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Regina Wallace, Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Support Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR601/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61264","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1570923,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"Georgia Bulldogs; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Bulldogs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR379/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61204","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1570926,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; notices regarding crimes on premises; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act and landlord and tenant in general, respectively, so as to provide that certain landlords shall provide certain notices to existing and prospective tenants with regard to certain crimes occurring on the premises being leased; to provide for an additional declared unlawful act relative to landlord and tenant transactions; to provide a definition; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB965/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61241","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1570930,"bill_number":"HR598","title":"Stewart, Sabrina; Clayton County Public Schools' 2022 Classified Support Professional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sabrina Stewart, Clayton County Public Schools' 2022 Classified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR598/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61261","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1570933,"bill_number":"HR618","title":"Withrow, Nikki; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nikki Withrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR618/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61282","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1570936,"bill_number":"HR610","title":"AFC Lightning Soccer Club and the 2007 girls' soccer team on a National Championship season of historic proportions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the AFC Lightning Soccer Club and the 2007 girls' soccer team on a National Championship season of historic proportions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61273","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1570939,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Dawson County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 322), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB943/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61218","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1570943,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Lincoln County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1228), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4909) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4561), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB953/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61228","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1570946,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Professions; issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for certain licenses to spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to the State of Georgia; 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 of professions and businesses, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for certain licenses to spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to the State of Georgia; to establish qualifications for such expedited license by endorsement; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB352/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61205","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1570949,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Office of the Inspector General; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Governor, so as to establish the Office of the Inspector General; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties; to provide certain powers; to provide procedures for the application of the duties and powers of such office; to provide a duty to report certain actions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB960/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61236","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1570953,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"REACH Georgia Day; recognize February 10, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program upon the occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognizing February 10, 2022, as REACH Georgia Day at the state capitol; commending the REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters for their dedicated service to the lives of REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR380/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61208","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1570956,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Professional counselors; licensing requirements; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for an additional member to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to change the licensing requirement and exceptions; to change the eligibility for licensure requirements; to remove the ability of the board to issue a license without examination; to change the requirement for licensure in professional counseling; to eliminate certain continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB972/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61248","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1570959,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Elbert County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Elbert County, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB951/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61226","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1570961,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Candler County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3585), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB958/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61233","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1570965,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Lincoln County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County, approved March 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5766) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4565), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB954/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61229","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1570968,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Telephone Service; class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB364/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61293","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1570971,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"Thomas, Mrs. Morriscene; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating Mrs. Morriscene Thomas on the grand occasion of her 91st birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR384/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61279","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1570975,"bill_number":"HR615","title":"Day, Stephen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephen Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR615/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61278","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1570978,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Governor's Office of Highway Safety; director to employ peace officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Governor's Office of Highway Safety, so as to provide the director with authority to employ peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB973/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61249","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1570981,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County; commissioner district boundaries; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB366/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61289","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1570984,"bill_number":"HR614","title":"Johnson, Dr. Tarece; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Tarece Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR614/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61277","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1570988,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Dawson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3689), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 326), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB942/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61217","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1570991,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"General Assembly; meetings and adjournments; relative","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR382/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61290","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1570994,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"State holidays; June 6 of each year shall be Women's Golf Day in Georgia; 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 June 6 of each year shall be \"Women's Golf 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":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB938/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61199","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1570998,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Labor and industrial relations; prohibition of age discrimination in employment; change age of individuals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of age discrimination in employment, so as to change the age of individuals protected by such prohibition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB977/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61253","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1571001,"bill_number":"HR599","title":"Georgia Home Education Day; February 23, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2022, as Georgia Home Education Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR599/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61262","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1571004,"bill_number":"HR606","title":"Self-Care Awareness Month; February 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2022 as Self-Care Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR606/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61269","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1571008,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Crisp County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, approved August 6, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3580), so as to change the descriptions of commissioner districts and posts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB955/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61230","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1571011,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Firefighters, paramedics, cardiac technicians and peace officers; ethics and diversity training; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25, Code Section 31-11-52, and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to firefighter standards and training, certification and recertification of, and training for, paramedics and cardiac technicians, and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to provide for ethics and diversity training for such professions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB968/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61244","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1571014,"bill_number":"HR611","title":"Trinity Christian football team; winning the 2021 GHSA Class A Private State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trinity Christian football team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class A Private State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR611/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61274","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1571017,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"Senate Occupational Licensing Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Occupational Licensing Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR376/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61201","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1571021,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Criminal procedure; alternative sentence of military service for certain defendants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fixing of sentence, suspension or probation of sentence, change in sentence, eligibility for parole, prohibited modifications, and exceptions, so as to provide for an alternative sentence of military service for certain defendants; to provide for requirements; to provide for resentencing for failure to meet requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB967/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61243","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1571024,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Candler County; Board of Education; revise districts 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, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3591), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications and manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB957/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61232","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1571027,"bill_number":"HR616","title":"Watkins, Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen Watkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR616/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61280","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1571031,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Identification Cards; 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 O.C.G.A., 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 amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide consent for the release of certain criminal history and vocational information to inmates upon release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB355/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61209","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1571034,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Board of Education of White County; new education districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4291), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB368/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61288","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1571037,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Oglethorpe County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3586), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 423), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB949/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61224","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1571040,"bill_number":"HR605","title":"Georgia chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR605/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61268","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1571044,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Lumpkin County Board of Education; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4277), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 336), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB367/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61284","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1571047,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Distracted Driving; additional exception to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while holding or using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-241, relating to distracted driving, restrictions on operation of wireless telecommunications devices and stand-alone electronic devices, penalty, and exceptions, so as to provide for an additional exception to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while holding or using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB356/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61256","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1571050,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Elbert County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting and recreating the Board of Education of Elbert County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3578), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB952/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61227","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1571054,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Wills, trusts and administration of estates; provide for electronic wills","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, so as to provide for electronic wills; to provide for applicable law; to provide for execution of electronic wills; to provide for revocation; to provide for attestation and self-proving wills; to provide for certified paper copies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB940/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61214","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1571057,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Solar Consumer Awareness Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to require that retail consumers view a solar awareness presentation prior to purchasing certain solar technology; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require certain documentation; to provide for the Public Service Commission to develop such solar awareness presentation and to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB966/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61242","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1571060,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Elections; local legislation for nonpartisan elections for any county offices; authorize the General Assembly","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 General Assembly to provide by local legislation for nonpartisan elections for any county offices; to provide procedures for such nonpartisan general elections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB350/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61200","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1571063,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Elections; comprehensively revise by repealing 2021 Act No. 9; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to comprehensively revise elections and voting by repealing Act No. 9 (Senate Bill No. 202) approved on March 25, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 14); to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to home rule powers, so as to repeal the delay of reapportionment of municipal corporation election districts when census numbers are delayed; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to repeal certain limitations on the submission and suspension of emergency rules by the State Election Board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB941/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61215","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1571067,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Torts; authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; provide for evidence of fault of nonparties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; 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":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-13","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB961/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61237","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1571070,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Drivers' License; judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide for judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide for notice of license suspension for failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide for standards for issuance of bench warrants; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB353/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61206","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1571073,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Lanier County Building Authority; definition of \"project\"; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4077), so as to revise the definition of \"project\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB362/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61295","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1571077,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Income tax; lower income individuals who lease dwellings under certain conditions; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for lower income individuals who lease dwellings under certain conditions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for rules and regulations and forms; 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":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB979/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61255","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1571080,"bill_number":"HR597","title":"Reddick, Sharicka; Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sharicka Reddick, Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR597/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61260","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1571083,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"\"Safe and Secure Georgia Act\"; enact","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 concerning courts, so as to require a biennial report and recommendation from the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia to various officials of the General Assembly; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB359/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61213","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1571086,"bill_number":"HR600","title":"Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR600/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61263","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1571090,"bill_number":"HR594","title":"County and municipal governing authorities; grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that county and municipal governing authorities shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR594/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61258","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1571093,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Georgia Public Safety Training Center; reimbursement of certain costs incurred by active duty, retired, or honorably discharged members of the US armed forces who are attending basic law enforcement training; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center available for use by certain personnel, fees, enrollment, authorization for expenditure of funds, and powers and duties, so as to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs incurred by active duty, retired, or honorably discharged members of the United States armed forces who are attending basic law enforcement training; to provide for limitations on such reimbursements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB358/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61216","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1571096,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Crisp County; Board of Education; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to abolish the current Board of Education of Crisp County on a date certain and shorten the terms of office of certain members of such board; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal a local constitutional amendment proposed by a certain resolution act; to repeal a specific act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB956/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61231","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1571099,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Crimes and offenses; failure to store firearm in a secure manner; provide for offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-5-24, Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts, dangerous instrumentalities and practices, and the Department of Public Safety, respectively, so as to provide for the offenses of failure to store a firearm in a secure manner; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to require that a gun lock be furnished to the buyer in all retail firearm sales made by firearm dealers; 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":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB971/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61247","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1571102,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Controlled substances; Schedule I and IV; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances and Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-13","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB963/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61239","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1571105,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"Dwarfism Acceptance Day; recognize October 25, 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2021 as Dwarfism Acceptance Month and October 25, 2021, as Dwarfism Acceptance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR381/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61210","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1571108,"bill_number":"HR612","title":"Taylor, Dr. James \"Jim\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James \"Jim\" Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61275","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1572447,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; sale of nontransferable tickets; place certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ticket brockers, so as to place certain conditions on the sale of nontransferable tickets to athletic contests, concerts, theatre performances, amusements, exhibitions, or other entertainment events to which the public is admitted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB998/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61328","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1572456,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Baldwin County; Board of Commissioners; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3884), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB990/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61320","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1572465,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Board of Commissioners of Haralson County; election of members of the board of commissioners; revise the districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a multimember board of commissioners of Haralson County, approved August 24, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 247), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4648), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB373/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61308","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1572474,"bill_number":"SR390","title":"Foster, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Foster upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR390/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61300","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1572482,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Dietetics Practice Act; change and provide for additional exceptions","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 change and provide for additional exceptions to the \"Dietetics Practice Act,\" to allow individuals credentialed in the field of nutrition to provide advice, counseling, or evaluations in matters of food, diet, or nutrition under certain circumstances; to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB996/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61326","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1572491,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Education; unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; provide for establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; to provide for definitions; to provide for arrest powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1004/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61334","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1572500,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Haralson County; Board of Education; provide for compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of said board; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB989/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61319","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1572509,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Motor vehicles; use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo; authorize","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 authorize the use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo within this state; to provide for and change certain definitions; to provide requirements for the operation of personal delivery devices; to exempt personal delivery devices from requirements imposed on motor vehicles and other self-propelled vehicles; to require personal delivery device operators to obtain insurance; to provide for limitations on adoption of certain rules, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1009/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61342","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1572516,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Georgia Classic Center Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for the Attorney General to represent the Georgia Classic Center Authority; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide a short title; to create the Georgia Classic Center Authority; 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":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1010/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61343","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1572526,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Income tax; compensation for certain public service as a sworn peace officer; exclude","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, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude from income taxation all income received by a taxpayer as compensation for certain public service as a sworn peace officer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB992/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61322","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1572535,"bill_number":"HR620","title":"Charlie D. Rogers Memorial Highway WW II - US Navy; Tift County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Charlie D. Rogers; dedicating an intersection in his memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR620/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61336","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1572544,"bill_number":"SR392","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2022, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR392/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61309","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1572552,"bill_number":"HR621","title":"Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore Memorial Bridge, WW II MIA Purple Heart Recipient; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore; dedicating a bridge in his memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR621/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61337","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1572560,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Health insurance; teachers and state employees; prohibit Board of Community Health from entering into or renewing a contract with qualified entities under specific conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for public school teachers and other public school personnel, and 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 and post-employment health benefit fund, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into or renewing a contract for the state health benefit plan with qualified entities under specific conditions; 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":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1003/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61333","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1572570,"bill_number":"SR391","title":"Dr. Benny Tate Parkway; Lamar County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Benny Tate and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR391/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61310","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1572580,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Ad valorem tax; timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-10","last_action_date":"2022-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB997/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61327","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1572589,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Crawford County; Board of Commissioners; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County, approved March 2, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 339), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4012), so as to revise districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1007/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61340","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1572596,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Paulding County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Paulding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county for tax year 2023 and $8,000.00 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024; 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB988/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61318","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1572605,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Early County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3674), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB980/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61304","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1572615,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Georgia Data Analytic Center; establish as an agent of all executive state agencies; definitions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, so as to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Data Analytic Center as an agent of all executive state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Insisted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB374/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61312","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1572624,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Insurance; revise definition of prepaid legal services plan","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-35-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for prepaid legal services plans regulated under insurance, so as to revise the definition of prepaid legal services plan; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1001/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61331","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1572631,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Diseases and Metabolic Disorders; certain requirements relating to vaccination status or possession of immunity passport are unlawful discriminatory practices; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to provide that certain requirements or actions relating to vaccination status or possession of immunity passport are unlawful discriminatory practices; to provide for exceptions; to provide that an individual may not be required to receive certain vaccines; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB372/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61303","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1572640,"bill_number":"SR394","title":"National School Choice Week; recognize January 23-29, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23 to 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR394/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61313","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1572650,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Calhoun County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide education districts for the Calhoun County Board of Education,\" approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6119), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3619), so as to provide new education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB982/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61306","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1572659,"bill_number":"SR393","title":"Elections; free and equal elections; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that all elections shall be free and equal; to provide that no power shall interfere with the free exercise of the right of sufferage; 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":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR393/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61311","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1572668,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Georgia Educational Freedom 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 promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student, subject to appropriations; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the promise scholarship account program; to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Commission to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB999/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61329","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1572675,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"\"Fostering Success Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to enact the \"Fostering Success Act\"; to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain foster child support organizations; to provide for definitions; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for audits; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for the discretion to refer certain acts to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB370/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61301","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1572684,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Health; inoculation of canines and felines against rabies; provide exception","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 or if it is medically unnecessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1000/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61330","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1572694,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Crawford County; Board of Education; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Crawford County, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4136), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4464), so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1006/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61339","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1572703,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"Bennett IV, Stetson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Stetson Bennett IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR386/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61296","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1572710,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Education; local school systems to conduct suicide screenings on all students age eight through eighteen; 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 local school systems to conduct suicide screenings on all students age eight through 18; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1005/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61335","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1572720,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Cornelia, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cornelia, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB981/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61305","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1572729,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Fraud; for-profit credit repair services; authorize","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 authorize for-profit credit repair services; to revise the definition of \"credit repair services organization\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB371/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61302","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1572739,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Liberty County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 717), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4228), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB985/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61315","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1572747,"bill_number":"HB984","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":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB984/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61314","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1572755,"bill_number":"HR622","title":"Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2022; urge schools, local educational agencies and the state educational agency to address the profound educational impact of dyslexia","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, 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":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR622/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61338","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1572764,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Buildings and housing; failure to inspect elevators and related mechanisms within deadline; increase civil penalty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks, so as to increase the civil penalty for failure to inspect elevators and related mechanisms within deadline and include all include inspections by nonprivate inspectors in the deadline and civil penalty; to provide for additional civil penalties for repeat violations; to require the Safety Fire Commissioner to notify the owner or lessee in writing and keep records of when said civil penalties are waived; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB994/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61324","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1572773,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5078) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4512), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB991/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61321","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1572783,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Crimes and offenses; attempted murder where a person shoots a law enforcement officer; provide for offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to attempted murder or threatening of witness in official proceedings, so as to provide for offense of attempted murder where a person shoots a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB993/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61323","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1572790,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience; governance of program by board of directors of Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the higher education savings plan and Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE), respectively, so as to provide for the governance of the Georgia ABLE program by the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to revise the composition and chairperson of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to provide for the transfer of rights and obligations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1008/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61341","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1572799,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Mitchell County, approved February 20, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 279), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4405), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB983/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61307","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1572808,"bill_number":"SR387","title":"Berry, Isaiah; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Isaiah Berry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR387/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61297","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1572817,"bill_number":"SR389","title":"Sigma Nu Theta Pi Day; recognize April 14, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 14, 2022 as Sigma Nu Theta Pi Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR389/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61298","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1572825,"bill_number":"SR388","title":"Flynn, Chief Dan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Dan Flynn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR388/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61299","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1572834,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Labor and industrial relations; provide at least five days of sick leave for care of immediate family members; require employers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to require employers to provide at least five days of sick leave for an employee that can be used for the care of immediate family members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB995/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61325","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1572843,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Carroll County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3780), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB986/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61316","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1572852,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"State symbols; opossum as official state marsupial; 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 opossum as the official state marsupial; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1002/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61332","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1572859,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Meriwether County; Board of Education; revise per diem allowance of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3753), so as to revise the per diem allowance of board members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB987/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61317","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1574221,"bill_number":"HR643","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":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR643/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61429","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1574222,"bill_number":"SR395","title":"Self-Care Awareness Month; recognize February 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2022 as Self-Care Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR395/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61434","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1574223,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4672), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB391/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61437","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1574224,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Dealerships; amend prohibition on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers, franchisors, and any parent, affiliate, or wholly or partially owned subsidiary thereof","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-664.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors and competing unfairly with new dealers, so as to amend a prohibition on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers, franchisors, and any parent, affiliate, or wholly or partially owned subsidiary thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB398/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61445","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1574225,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Penal institutions; equitable payment to inmates for labor performed and goods produced while incarcerated; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide for the equitable payment to inmates for labor performed and goods produced while incarcerated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61403","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1574227,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Insurance; unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; provide for exclusions","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 exclusions to unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or provide a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to implement a pilot program offering or providing a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or give a charitable donation under certain conditions; 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1059/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61412","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1574228,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Pimping and Pandering; penalty provisions; increase","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB381/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61375","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1574229,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"State Income Tax; all income paid to individuals 60 years of age or older who have been residents of Georgia for ten years; exclude from state income tax","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 exclude from state income tax all income paid to individuals 60 years of age or older who have been residents of Georgia for ten years; 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":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB390/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61435","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1574230,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Insurance; minimum nonforfeiture interest rate for individual deferred annuities; decrease","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-28-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standard nonforfeiture provisions for individual deferred annuities, so as to decrease the minimum nonforfeiture interest rate for individual deferred annuities from 1 percent to 0.15 percent; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1021/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61360","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1574231,"bill_number":"HR633","title":"Bagley, Melvin; outstanding public service as the first elections supervisor for Bartow County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melvin Bagley on his outstanding public service as the first elections supervisor for Bartow County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR633/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61419","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1574233,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Education; local units of administration to annually report to State Board of Education certain information regarding educational performance of foster care students","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-152.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protocols for assessment of trauma in students in foster care and guidance regarding trauma and its impact on students, so as to require local units of administration to annually report to the State Board of Education certain information regarding the educational performance of foster care students; to provide for remediation plans under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1048/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61400","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1574234,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Madison County; Board of Education; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Madison County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4698), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4106), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1026/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61367","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1574235,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Board of Commissioners of Columbia County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3996), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB384/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61381","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1574236,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Income tax; affiliated corporations file separate or consolidated returns; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-21, relating to income taxation of corporations, so as remove the requirement that affiliated corporations file separate income tax returns with this state unless the Department of Revenue has requested or preapproved the filing of consolidated returns; to authorize Georgia affiliated groups to elect to file separate or consolidated income tax returns; to provide for the effect of such elections; to provide for tax liability, allocation, and apportionment; to make such election irrevocable for five years; to authorize affiliated groups that have filed consolidated returns to continue under the current law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-05","last_action_date":"2022-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1058/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61411","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1574237,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Mental health; standard suite of services that community service boards are required to provide in their respective service areas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to provide for a standard suite of services that community service boards are required to provide in their respective service areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1057/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61410","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1574238,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County, approved December 14, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 230), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4365), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB386/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61384","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1574239,"bill_number":"HR627","title":"House Study Committee on Bureaucratic Hindrances to Businesses; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Bureaucratic Hindrances to Businesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR627/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61376","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1574241,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Income tax; certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; extend tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to extend a tax credit for certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1053/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61406","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1574242,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Tattnall County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Tattnall County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 674), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4661), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1012/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61352","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1574244,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"State Government; take measures to prevent the use of curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; require state agencies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education and state government, respectively, so as to require state agencies, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, units of the Technical College System of Georgia, local boards of education, and local school systems to take measures to prevent the use of curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61345","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1574245,"bill_number":"HR629","title":"House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR629/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61378","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1574246,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Hall County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County, approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4597), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1025/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61366","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1574248,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Solitary Confinement and Restraints Limitation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention, so as to enact the \"Solitary Confinement and Restraints Limitation Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on usage of solitary confinement, seclusion, and restraints; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for standards for safety guidelines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1047/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61399","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1574249,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; authority to make alternative investments; repeal certain restrictions","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 repeal certain restrictions and requirements concerning the authority to make alternative investments for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; to increase the percentage of alternative investments allowable for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1056/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61409","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1574250,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Emanuel County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, approved August 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 646), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3735), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1018/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61357","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1574251,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Tourist Courts; provide panic devices to employees to help protect them from sexual harassment and violent acts; require operators of certain hotels","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 28 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tourist courts, so as to require operators of certain hotels, motels, and other tourist accommodations to provide panic devices to employees to help protect them from sexual harassment and violent acts; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to require the Department of Public Health to develop a program to educate tourist court employees regarding the use of panic devices; to provide for denial, suspension, and revocation of tourist court permits and other penalties; to provide for rules and regulations providing for standards related to the provision and use of panic 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":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB389/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61401","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1574252,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Charlton County; Board of Commissioners; change district provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3724), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1032/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61373","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1574253,"bill_number":"HR623","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":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR623/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61347","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1574255,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Montgomery County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Montgomery County, approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4118), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1016/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61355","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1574256,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"General Educational Development (GED) Diplomas; update and replace terminology; state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 25, 40, 42, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, education, fire protection and safety, motor vehicles and traffic, penal institutions, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to update and replace terminology related to general educational development (GED) diplomas; to provide for state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas; to update the minimum standards and requirements for such diplomas to be established by the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB397/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61439","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1574257,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Georgia Equine Therapy Recovery Program; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Equine Therapy Recovery Program; to provide for grants for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to administer the program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1054/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61407","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1574258,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Montgomery County; Board of Elections and Registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Montgomery 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1015/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61354","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1574259,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Insurance; filing review process for motor vehicle liability coverage; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-9-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance and filing rates, rating plans, rating systems, or underwriting rules and examination of claim reserve practices by the Commissioner, so as to revise the filing review process for private passenger motor vehicle liability coverage providing the minimum limits offered by the carrier; to clarify the filing review process for other private passenger motor vehicle coverage; 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":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1022/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61361","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1574260,"bill_number":"HR637","title":"Calk, Dr. Thomas Everarde; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Everarde Calk upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61423","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1574262,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Social services; community action agencies to submit audit reports and IRS forms before any contracts are made with DHS; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to economic rehabilitation services, so as to require community action agencies to submit audit reports and IRS forms to the Department of Audits and Accounts before any contracts with the Department of Human Services are made or offered; to require each member of the board of directors of a community action agency to execute contracts between the community action agency and the Department of Human Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1040/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61391","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1574263,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Talbot County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Talbot County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4310), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1023/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61363","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1574264,"bill_number":"HR630","title":"Joint Study Committee for Consolidation of County Governments and School Systems; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Consolidation of County Governments and School Systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR630/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61379","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1574265,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Cobb County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1028/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61369","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1574266,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for sales of admissions to nonrecurring major sporting events; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to revise the exemption for sales of admissions to nonrecurring major sporting events; to amend the definition of \"major sporting event\" to include any match of a FIFA World Cup; to extend the sunset provision for the exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1034/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61385","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1574268,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Milton, City of; senior homestead exemption; modify maximum income","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1029/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61370","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1574270,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish a program to promote the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in the state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish a program to promote the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in the state; to authorize the acceptance of grants and other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB379/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61414","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1574271,"bill_number":"HR636","title":"Strickland, Dennis Howard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dennis Howard Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR636/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61422","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1574272,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Montgomery County; abolish mode of compensating sheriff; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to abolish the mode of compensating the sheriff of Montgomery County, Georgia known as the fee system, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2856), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3648), and an Act approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3189); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1014/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61353","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1574273,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"OneGeorgia Authority Act; grant program to establish primary care medical facilities in health professional shortage areas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"OneGeorgia Authority Act,\" so as to provide for a grant program to establish primary care medical facilities in health professional shortage areas; to provide for lease-purchase agreements; to provide for definitions; to provide for criteria for such program; to provide for application and approval thereof; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1042/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61393","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1574274,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Department of Public Safety; instructional course or presentation educating drivers and the public on the best practices to implement when interacting with law enforcement officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for an instructional course or presentation educating drivers and the public on the best practices to implement when interacting with law enforcement officers; to provide for duties by the Department of Public Safety; to provide for instructional content; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB383/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61383","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1574276,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Income tax; expenditures on maintenance for Class III railroads; extend tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, so as to extend the income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1039/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61390","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1574277,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Law enforcement officers; implicit bias training; 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 implicit bias training for law enforcement officers; to update related cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1046/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61397","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1574278,"bill_number":"SR396","title":"Cervical Health Awareness Month; recognize January 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2022 as Cervical Health Awareness Month, acknowledging that cervical cancer is preventable through regular screening, and encouraging all women to schedule well-woman exams and Pap+HPV (co-testing) cervical cancer screening; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR396/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61440","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1574279,"bill_number":"HR632","title":"National Caregiver Day; February 18, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2022, as National Caregiver Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR632/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61418","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1574280,"bill_number":"HR626","title":"Robinson, Kerry; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Kerry Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61350","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1574282,"bill_number":"HR642","title":"REACH Georgia Day at state capitol; 02/10/22; REACH Ga. Scholarship Program; occasion of its 10th anniversary; commending program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, & supporters for their dedicated service to the lives of REACH Scholars; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program upon the occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognizing February 10, 2022, as REACH Georgia Day at the state capitol; commending the REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters for their dedicated service to the lives of REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR642/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61428","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1574283,"bill_number":"HR645","title":"Forbes, Claudette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Claudette Forbes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR645/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61431","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1574284,"bill_number":"HR638","title":"Lyons, Ansley Cruse; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ansley Cruse Lyons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR638/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61424","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1574285,"bill_number":"HR634","title":"Flynn, Chief Dan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Dan Flynn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR634/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61420","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1574286,"bill_number":"SR399","title":"Girl Scout Day; recognize February 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2022, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commending the 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":"2022-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR399/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61444","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1574287,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals to foster a public-private partnership for support of postsecondary teaching professionals in high demand courses, subjects, and disciplines; to provide for a board of trustees; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, and filling of vacancies of the board of trustees; to provide for the creation, appointment, terms, filling of vacancies, duties, and responsibilities of an advisory committee to the board of trustees; to provide for the purposes of the endowment; to provide for 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":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1043/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61394","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1574289,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Motor vehicles; revise definition of all-terrain vehicle","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the definition of \"all-terrain vehicle\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1055/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61408","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1574290,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Education; state agencies and certain local government entities to take measures to prevent the use of curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 36, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, local government, and state government, respectively, so as to require state agencies and certain local government entities to take measures to prevent the use of curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61344","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1574291,"bill_number":"HB1044","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 definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1044/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61395","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1574292,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Child Molestation; misdemeanor convictions for the offense of aggravated child molestation by raising the minimum age of victims from 13 to 14; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to revise provisions for misdemeanor convictions for the offense of aggravated child molestation by raising the minimum age of victims from 13 to 14; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB382/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61380","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1574293,"bill_number":"HR625","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR625/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61349","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1574295,"bill_number":"HB1019","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 April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3666), 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1019/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61358","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1574297,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Milton, City of; repeal a homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1030/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61371","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1574298,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Mountain Judicial Circuit; third judge of the superior courts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Mountain Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB395/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61436","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1574299,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Milton, City of; increase amount of a senior homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1031/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61372","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1574300,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Lincoln County; Board of Education; provide compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1036/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61387","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1574301,"bill_number":"HR624","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR624/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61348","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1574303,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Madison County; Board of Commissioners; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2667), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4112), 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 related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1027/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61368","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1574304,"bill_number":"HR628","title":"SPC Etienne J. Murphy Memorial Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of SPC Etienne J. Murphy and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR628/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61377","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1574305,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"'Common Carrier Non-Discrimination 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 provide for anti-discrimination obligations of common carriers; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction and applicability; to require common carriers to publish transparency reports; to provide for the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide for civil remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB393/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61415","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1574306,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Income tax; limit eligibility for rural physician tax credit to physicians who qualify on or before December 31, 2022","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, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to limit eligibility for the rural physician tax credit to persons qualifying as a rural physician on or before December 31, 2022; to provide for automatic repeal; to create a new tax credit for rural physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate cap; to provide definitions; to provide for 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":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1038/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61389","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1574307,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Board of Education of Columbia County; the description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3991), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB385/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61382","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1574308,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Domestic relations; birth names; remove restrictions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-20 and Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to circumstances of legitimacy, disproving legitimacy, and legitimation by marriage of parents and recognition of child and vital records, respectively, so as to remove restrictions on birth names; to remove requirements on the surname of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1052/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61405","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1574309,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Workers compensation; dissolution of Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; extend time period","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 extend the time period for the dissolution of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1045/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61396","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1574311,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"\"Georgia Computer Data Privacy Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade and state government, respectively, so as to enact the \"Georgia Computer Data Privacy Act\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB394/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61417","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1574312,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Holidays and observances; designate March 10 of each year as Harriet Tubman Day","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate March 10 of each year as \"Harriet Tubman Day\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1035/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61386","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1574313,"bill_number":"HR646","title":"Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, and the Susan Jolley Awareness Program; exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, and the Susan Jolley Awareness Program for their exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR646/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61432","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1574314,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Georgia Peer Workforce Navigator Pilot Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of employment security, so as to provide for the development and implementation of a state-wide peer workforce navigator pilot program; to provide for definitions; to provide for program standards and qualifications; to provide for annual reporting by the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1037/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61388","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1574315,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Glynn County; Board of Commissioners; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3627), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1020/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61359","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1574316,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Income tax; tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; increase aggregate limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1041/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61392","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1574317,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Mental Health Parity Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to implement the recommendations of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1013/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61365","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1574318,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Penal institutions; tracking of inmate labor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide for the tracking of inmate labor; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1051/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61404","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1574320,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Board of Education of Gwinnett County; education district boundaries; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB376/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61346","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1574321,"bill_number":"HR641","title":"City of Doraville; occasion of its 150th anniversary and sesquicentennial celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Doraville on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and sesquicentennial celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61427","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1574323,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Talbot County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, approved February 16, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4305), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1024/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61362","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1574324,"bill_number":"HR644","title":"Bone Health and Osteoporosis Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; May 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2022 as Bone Health and Osteoporosis Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR644/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61430","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1574325,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Motor vehicles; amber strobe lights; permitting requirements; exempt low speed vehicles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to exempt low-speed vehicles from permitting requirements relating to amber strobe lights or emergency vehicle designation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1011/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61351","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1574326,"bill_number":"HR639","title":"City of Dunwoody; earning the City of Freedom seal from the Safe House Project; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Dunwoody for earning the City of Freedom seal from the Safe House Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR639/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61425","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1574327,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Board of Education of Jeff Davis County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jeff Davis County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4668), 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 and election of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB392/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61441","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1574328,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; revise composition","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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1049/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61402","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1574329,"bill_number":"HR640","title":"Apostolic World Christian Fellowship Leadership Summit 2022 Day; January 29, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 19, 2022, as Apostolic World Christian Fellowship Leadership Summit 2022 Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR640/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61426","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1574331,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Imputable Negligence; remove vicious or dangerous requirement before an animal owner may be liable for injuries caused by his or her animal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imputable negligence, so as to remove the vicious or dangerous requirement before an animal owner may be liable for injuries caused by his or her animal; to expand liability to persons who harbor animals; to add a defense of provocation; to provide for animals owned by minors; to require animal owners to provide insurance information to injured parties in certain circumstances; to preserve common law duties and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB380/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61364","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1574332,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Reckless Conduct; definition of hazing; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless conduct, so as to expand the definition of hazing; to provide for inclusion of minors as subjects of hazing; to provide for penalties; to provide for the Attorney General to bring civil actions against certain organizations regarding hazing incidents; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory reporting of hazing, so as to provide for mandatory reports and disclosures of hazing related violations at postsecondary educational institutions in the state; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB378/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61413","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1574333,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Minimum Wage; certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; 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":"2022-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB388/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61398","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1574334,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Camden County Public Service Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4189), and an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3948), so as to readopt provisions of the Act; to provide a short title; to provide for severability; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1033/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61374","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1574335,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Montgomery County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Montgomery County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3151), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4489), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for initial terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1017/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61356","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1574337,"bill_number":"SR398","title":"Spikes, Macy-Grace Alana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Macy-Grace Alana Spikes, 2021 Teen Miss U.S. National Turpentine Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR398/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61442","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1574338,"bill_number":"HR635","title":"Tribble, Robert E. \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert E. \"Bob\" Tribble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR635/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61421","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1574339,"bill_number":"SR400","title":"International Holocaust Remembrance Day; recognize January 27, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR400/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61446","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1574340,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Meriwether County Board of Education; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB387/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61433","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1574341,"bill_number":"HR631","title":"Parker, Jeffrey Alan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffrey Alan Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR631/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61416","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1574342,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); rename such program the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (F2FB)","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), so as to rename such program the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (F2FB); to require food procured pursuant to such program be Georgia grown; to require annual reporting related to such program to identify Georgia grown farmers who supplied food; to authorize persons who provide services to such program or the Department of Agriculture to receive food from the program if qualified as a recipient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB396/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61438","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1574343,"bill_number":"SR397","title":"Smith, Mabel M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mabel M. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR397/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61443","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1575745,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"\"Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to enact the \"Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB403/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61506","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1575747,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Board of Education of Jefferson County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4707), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB402/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61505","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1575748,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Mental health; adult mental health programs; provide licensure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, so as to provide for the licensure of adult mental health programs; to provide for inspection by the Department of Community Health; to provide for an annual report; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for oversight by the disability services ombudsman; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1069/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61457","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1575750,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Bryan County; Board of Commissioners; reconstittue and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Bryan County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4270), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4199), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1073/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61463","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1575752,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Wayne County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3110), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4548), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for election, terms of office, and qualifications of members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1063/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61450","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1575753,"bill_number":"HR659","title":"Community Action Network Initiatives Inc. (C.A.N.I. Inc.); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Community Action Network Initiatives Inc. (C.A.N.I. Inc.); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR659/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61496","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1575755,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Peach County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Peach County, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3607), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1080/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61470","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1575756,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County, approved February 16, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 6, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3815), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB400/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61502","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1575758,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Undocumented Persons Family Violence Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, so as to enact the \"Undocumented Persons Family Violence Protection Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide certain protections for undocumented persons who are victims of domestic violence; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1087/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61480","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1575760,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Law enforcement agencies; option to destroy or sell certain property seized; 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":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1095/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61488","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1575761,"bill_number":"HR663","title":"Wetzel, Lieutenant General Robert G. \"Sam\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant General Robert G. \"Sam\" Wetzel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR663/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61500","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1575763,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Income tax; certain retirement income for military service; 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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to exclude from Georgia taxable net income certain retirement income received from certain military service; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1064/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61451","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1575764,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Torts; liability of owners and occupiers of land; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to revise the duty of an owner or occupier of land to an invitee when such owner or occupier prohibits the carrying or possession of weapons; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1091/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61484","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1575766,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Stewart County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of 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 March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4435), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1067/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61455","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1575768,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Elections; option for municipalities to adopt and use instant runoff 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 the option for municipalities to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their elections; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and methodology; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for modifications; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1085/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61478","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1575769,"bill_number":"HR649","title":"Judge Larry Salmon Memorial Intersection; Floyd County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge F. Larry Salmon and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR649/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61459","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1575771,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Homeowner Defense Act; enact","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 enhance the manufacturing investment tax credit for small arms and ammunition manufacturers; to provide for a new tax credit for expenses incurred by a small arms and ammunition manufacturers in Georgia related to increased production of new lines of firearms; to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, and firearm safety equipment; to exempt charges for admission to firearm safety training courses and to gun ranges; to exempt charges for initiation and membership to certain clubs or organizations for firearms training or shooting sports; 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":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1090/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61483","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1575772,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Cochran, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Cochran 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1060/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61447","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1575774,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Wilkes County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2979), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 437), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1082/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61472","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1575775,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Paulding County; Board of Commissioners; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4451), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1078/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61468","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1575777,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Jenkins County; Board of Commissioners; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jenkins, approved August 1, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4535), 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 continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1075/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61465","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1575779,"bill_number":"HR656","title":"Harbison, Senator Ed; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Ed Harbison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR656/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61493","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1575780,"bill_number":"SR402","title":"World Spay Day; recognize February 22, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2022, as World Spay Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR402/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61511","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1575782,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Stewart County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4028), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4604), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1066/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61454","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1575783,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Elections; drop boxes for use in returning 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 for drop boxes for use in returning absentee ballots; to provide for locations; to provide for requirements and operation; to provide for ballot collection; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1096/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61489","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1575785,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Georgia Women's CARE (Child Care Alternatives, Resources, and Education) Act, enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the arrests of pregnant women; to provide that women who have been arrested are offered pregnancy testing upon detention; to enact a provision regarding delayed sentencing for postpartum female inmates; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to revise provisions relating to the treatment of pregnant and postpartum female inmates; to provide for the reporting of certain information; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1092/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61485","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1575787,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Revenue and taxation; notices of current assessment; revise language required","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-306 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual notices of current assessment, contents, posting, and new assessment description, so as to revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; 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":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1094/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61487","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1575788,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to \"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\"; to provide for definitions; to require that fees imposed on solar customers meet certain criteria; to expand the state-wide cumulative limit to a larger percentage of each utility's annual peak demand; to provide the commission with the authority to determine the appropriate credit available once the existing credit limit is reached; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1083/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61476","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1575790,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Revenue and taxation; certain violations of registration requirements for motor vehicles operated by motor carriers; increase penalty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to road tax on motor carriers, so as to increase the penalty for certain violations of registration requirements for motor vehicles operated by motor carriers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1089/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61482","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1575791,"bill_number":"SR401","title":"Muscogee Retired Educators Association; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Muscogee Retired Educators Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR401/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61510","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1575793,"bill_number":"HR660","title":"Jones, Gary Scott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Scott Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR660/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61497","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1575795,"bill_number":"HR647","title":"Community Health, Department of; apply for federal approval to allow institutions for mental diseases to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Community Health to apply for federal approval to allow institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) in this state to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR647/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61452","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1575796,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"State government; service of process for state tort claims; revise provisions","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 revise provisions regarding service of process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1068/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61456","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1575798,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4701), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB401/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61504","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1575799,"bill_number":"HR662","title":"Bowers, Effie Campbell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Effie Campbell Bowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR662/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61499","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1575801,"bill_number":"HR652","title":"Public Health, Department of; improve quality of care for those with HIV on the Medicaid program; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Department of Community Health to improve the quality of care for those with HIV on the State of Georgia's Medicaid program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR652/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61475","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1575803,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Peach County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Peach County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4155), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms and to provide for certain inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1079/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61469","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1575804,"bill_number":"HR651","title":"House Study Committee on Evaluating, Simplifying, and Eliminating Duplication of Regulatory Requirements for Mental Health and Social Services Providers","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":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR651/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61474","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1575806,"bill_number":"HR661","title":"Terry, Judge Sherrell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Sherrell Terry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR661/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61498","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1575807,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Board of Education of McDuffie County; change the description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2538), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3526), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB399/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61501","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1575809,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Jenkins County; Board of Education; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Jenkins County, approved April 3, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2965), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4541), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1081/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61471","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1575811,"bill_number":"HR658","title":"Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR658/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61495","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1575812,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Mental health; emergency involuntary treatment; revise procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to revise procedures regarding emergency involuntary treatment for mental health and alcohol and drug dependency; to require that certain documents become part of the patient's clinical record; to provide for redactions; to require examination for involuntary treatment for mental health or alcohol and drug dependency by a physician within eight hours of admission; to require physician review of certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1065/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61453","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1575814,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Jones County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Jones County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3536), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1070/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61460","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1575816,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB404/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61503","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1575817,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Bryan County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, specifically by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3543), so as change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1074/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61464","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1575819,"bill_number":"HR648","title":"Bobby Lee Cook Memorial Intersection; Chattooga County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby Lee Cook and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR648/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61458","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1575820,"bill_number":"HR657","title":"Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce (GECC); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce (GECC); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR657/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61494","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1575822,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"McIntosh County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653) and by an Act approved March 3, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4249), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1072/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61462","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1575824,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Jones County; Board of Commissioners; reapportion districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Jones County, approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2162), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3551), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1071/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61461","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1575825,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Local government; residential dwellings; prohibit certain use restrictions","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 certain use restrictions on residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide a limited waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for interest prior to judgment; to provide for the withholding of certain state funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1093/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61486","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1575827,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Lee County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lee County, approved August 6, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 517), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1061/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61448","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1575828,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; certain nonprofit organizations supporting veterans from paying sales tax; 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 certain nonprofit organizations supporting veterans from paying sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB405/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61507","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1575830,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Health; influenza vaccinations for discharged patients; lower age to 50","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to influenza vaccinations for discharged patients aged 65 and older, vaccinations or other measures for health care workers in hospitals, immunity from liability, and standing orders, so as to lower the age to 50 years old for hospitals to offer inpatients vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1086/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61479","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1575831,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Upson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1062/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61449","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1575833,"bill_number":"SR403","title":"\"Rosa Parks Day\"; recognize February 4, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Mrs. Rosa Parks and recognizing February 4, 2022, as \"Rosa Parks Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR403/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61508","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1575835,"bill_number":"HR655","title":"Vaughn, Thomas Edward; 2021 graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Edward Vaughn, 2021 graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR655/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61492","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1575836,"bill_number":"HR650","title":"House Study Committee on Literacy Instruction; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Literacy Instruction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR650/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61473","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1575838,"bill_number":"HR653","title":"Varner, Dr. William David, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. William David Varner Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR653/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61490","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1575840,"bill_number":"HR654","title":"4-H Day at the state capitol; 02/09/22; University of Georgia 4-H Program; Ms. Katie Beth Brewer; Mr. Arch D. Smith; the 2021-2022 4-H Leadership Teams; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Ms. Katie Beth Brewer, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2021-2022 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 9, 2022, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR654/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61491","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1575841,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Education; curricula or training programs which encourage certain concepts; prevent use of","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to prevent the use of and reliance upon curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1084/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61477","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1575843,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Property; nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; to provide for existing contractual obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1088/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61481","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1575844,"bill_number":"SR404","title":"Schroeder, Bryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryan Schroeder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR404/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61509","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1575846,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Grady County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess. p. 837), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3747), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1076/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61466","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1575847,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Thomas 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 Thomas County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4321), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1077/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61467","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1578148,"bill_number":"SR405","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":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR405/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61512","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579421,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Tattnall County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4654), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1139/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61570","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1579422,"bill_number":"SR428","title":"Senate Food Delivery App Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Food Delivery App Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR428/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61638","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1579425,"bill_number":"SR423","title":"Ferguson, John; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Ferguson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR423/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61631","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579426,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham; compensation of members; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act governing the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4632), so as to modify the compensation of members of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61613","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1579428,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Board of Commissioners of Long County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4295), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB414/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61590","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1579430,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Board of Education of Long County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Long County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3293), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4300), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB415/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61605","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1579432,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Governing Authority of Lowndes County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County, approved March 15, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3508), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB422/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61615","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579434,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Board of Commissioners of Brooks County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brooks County, approved August 11, 1881 (Ga. L. 1880 - 1881, p. 518), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB424/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61619","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579435,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Board of Commissioners for Lanier County; districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, approved March 7, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 602), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3701), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB426/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61624","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579437,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Laurens County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, approved December 1, 1893 (Ga. L. 1893, p. 362), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3806), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1100/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61516","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1579439,"bill_number":"SR427","title":"Georgia Federation of Republican Women; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Federation of Republican Women for its 65th year of service in supporting the objectives and policies of the National Federation of Republican Women and the Republican Party to work and support the election of Republican nominees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR427/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61636","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579441,"bill_number":"SR416","title":"Freeman, Pamela Denise; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pamela Denise Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR416/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61618","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1579443,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Georgia Development Impact Fee Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide 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 and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1130/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61555","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1579445,"bill_number":"SR415","title":"University of Georgia 4-H Program, Ms. Jhaycee Barnes, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2020-2021 4-H Leadership Teams; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Ms. Jhaycee Barnes, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2020-2021 4-H Leadership Teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR415/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61617","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1579446,"bill_number":"SR413","title":"Breedlove, Henry Donald; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Henry Donald Breedlove for 30 years devoted to serving the children and communities of Whitfield, Bartow, and Paulding counties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR413/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61612","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1579448,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Coweta County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3704), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3514), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1135/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61560","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1579450,"bill_number":"HR666","title":"General Assembly; authorize local boards of education to impose development impact fees and use proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; 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":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR666/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61586","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1579452,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Board of Education of Berrien County; description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4358), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB417/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61610","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1579454,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3893), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1154/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61585","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1579455,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Jackson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create a board of county commissioners for the county of Jackson,\" approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3570) and an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4030), so as to add a fifth district commissioner to said board; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the election of the chairperson and members of the board of county commissioners; to revise majority vote and quorum provisions; to revise purchasing provisions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1116/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61536","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1579458,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Motor vehicles; law enforcement vehicles be equipped with primarily blue flashing or revolving lights; 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 vehicles operated by certain law enforcement to be equipped with flashing or revolving lights which are primarily blue in color; to remove a restriction relating to motor vehicles of the Georgia State Patrol; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1146/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61577","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1579459,"bill_number":"SR419","title":"Vogel, Carley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carley Vogel, Miss Cobb County 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR419/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61623","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1579461,"bill_number":"SR426","title":"Burrell, Carol H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol H. Burrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR426/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61635","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579463,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Early County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Early County, approved March 24, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 515), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1102/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61518","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1579464,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Early County; school district ad valorem tax; revise administrative provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for five years for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4267), so as to revise administrative provisions regarding submission of documentation regarding income; to make the board of tax assessors the administrator of applications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1101/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61517","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1579467,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Whitfield County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1128/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61553","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1579468,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; establish rules and regulations for outreach efforts regarding ESOL program; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations for local school system outreach efforts regarding the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program; to require local school systems to engage in such community outreach efforts; to provide for standards for foreign language interpreters providing services to students in educational settings; to require local school systems to provide certain notices concerning interpretation services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1153/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61584","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1579471,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Board of Commissioners of Telfair County; districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of Telfair County, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4212), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB416/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61608","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1579472,"bill_number":"SR411","title":"Sheriff Ernest \"Dobie\" Conner Highway; Charlton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Sheriff Ernest \"Dobie\" Conner and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR411/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61609","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1579473,"bill_number":"HR676","title":"Harris, Mallory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mallory Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR676/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61598","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1579476,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"McIntosh County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4254), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1126/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61551","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1579477,"bill_number":"HR671","title":"Bass, Maxwell Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Maxwell Lamar Bass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR671/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61593","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1579480,"bill_number":"HR672","title":"Williams, Dr. Jamye Coleman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR672/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61594","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1579481,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Banks County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Banks County, approved August 19, (Ga. L. 1916, p. 349), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1141/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61572","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1579482,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Board of Commissioners of Warren County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Warren County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3951), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 521), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB434/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61641","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1579485,"bill_number":"SR410","title":"2021-2022 Cass High School Men's Wrestling Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2021-2022 Cass High School men's wrestling team for its victory in the 2022 GHSA Class 5A Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR410/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61606","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1579486,"bill_number":"HR679","title":"Dawson County High School cheerleading team; winning the Georgia High School Association AAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dawson County High School competition cheerleading team on winning the Georgia High School Association AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR679/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61601","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1579489,"bill_number":"HR669","title":"Roe v. Wade; 49th anniversary; commit to uphold reproductive freedom","description":"A RESOLUTION committing to uphold reproductive freedom on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR669/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61589","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1579490,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Ben Hill County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Ben Hill County Board of Education, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4428), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1125/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61550","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1579491,"bill_number":"SR425","title":"Hanson III, Douglas Weems; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Douglas Weems Hanson III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR425/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61634","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579494,"bill_number":"SR418","title":"Georgia State University Men's Soccer Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University men's soccer team on its outstanding performance and appearance in the NCAA Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61622","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1579495,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Wilcox County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 782), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4032), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1106/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61525","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1579498,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Elections; Code Section 21-5-34.2 relating to leadership committees; repeal","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 repeal Code Section 21-5-34.2, relating to leadership committees; to provide for the winding down of existing leadership committees; to provide for the distribution of the remaining funds held by existing leadership committees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1151/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61582","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1579499,"bill_number":"SR420","title":"Kennedy, Morgan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2022, Morgan Kennedy, and commending her for her work as a community service leader and role model; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR420/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61625","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1579500,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Board of Commissioners of Worth County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a board of commissioners of Worth County, approved August 15, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 296), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4070), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB430/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61633","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1579503,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; manufacturers of malt beverages to sell or donate malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations or conditions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize manufacturers of malt beverages to sell or donate malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations or conditions; to provide for definitions; to impose certain requirements upon bona fide nonprofit civic organizations that accept donations from manufacturers of malt beverages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB420/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61566","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1579504,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Pierce County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pierce County, approved March 25, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1397), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1111/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61530","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1579507,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Pierce County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Pierce County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4649), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1112/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61531","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1579508,"bill_number":"SR412","title":"Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I Memorial Intersection; Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR412/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61611","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1579510,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Game and fish; possession of cervid carcasses; remove definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of cervid carcasses, so as to remove definitions; to amend which cervid parts may be brought in from outside of Georgia; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to restrict the movement or transport of cervid carcasses, or carcass parts, upon detection of chronic wasting disease in certain places; to provide for enforcement of violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1148/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61579","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1579512,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Freedom to Farm Act; enact","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1150/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61581","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1579513,"bill_number":"SR422","title":"Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day; recognizing May 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and recognizing May 1, 2022, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61629","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579516,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Board of Education of Lowndes County; description of the educational districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lowndes County, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5827), as amended, so as to change the description of the educational districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB423/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61616","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579517,"bill_number":"SR407","title":"Trion High School Bulldogs; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School Bulldogs for winning the GHSA Class A Dual Meet Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR407/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61542","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1579519,"bill_number":"HR680","title":"Firefighters of Georgia; 50th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; 02/01/22; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 1, 2022, as the 50th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR680/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61602","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1579521,"bill_number":"SR417","title":"Ikomoni, Reverend Doctor Alexander and Reverend Doctor Angela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Doctor Alexander Ikomoni and Reverend Doctor Angela Ikomoni; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61620","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1579523,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Ben Hill County; Board of Commissioners; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, approved August 15, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4206), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1113/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61532","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1579525,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Board of Education of Screven County; districts for the election of members of the board of education; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Screven County, approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3659), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB433/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61640","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1579526,"bill_number":"SR421","title":"Together Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR421/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61627","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579528,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Gwinnett County; Board of Commissioners; revise district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1144/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61575","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1579530,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Board of Education of Haralson County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the board of education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3703), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB411/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61564","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1579532,"bill_number":"HR668","title":"Officer Joseph W. Burson Memorial Interchange; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Joseph W. Burson and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR668/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61588","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1579534,"bill_number":"HR667","title":"House Study Committee on a State Digitization Act; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on a State Digitization Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR667/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61587","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1579536,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Board of Education of Lanier County; education districts for the election of members of the board of education; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Lanier County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2709), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3706), so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for terms and continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB425/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61621","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579537,"bill_number":"HR677","title":"Kleber, Nathan; student at Dunwoody High School in Georgia; achieving a perfect score of 36 on the nationally renowned American College Test (ACT); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nathan Kleber, student at Dunwoody High School in Georgia, for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the nationally renowned American College Test (ACT); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR677/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61599","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1579539,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Board of Education of Effingham County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Effingham County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB406/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61535","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1579541,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Morrow, City of; increase homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4446), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Morrow ad valorem taxes; 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1138/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61563","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1579542,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Board of Education for Polk County; new district boundaries; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new Board of Education for Polk County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4985), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4160), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB413/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61568","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1579545,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Laurens County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4286), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1099/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61515","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1579546,"bill_number":"SR409","title":"Dalton State College Golf Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton State College Golf Team for winning the 2021 NAIA Men's Golf National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR409/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61591","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1579549,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Georgia Evictions Records Restriction Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to demand for possession, procedure upon a tenant's refusal, and concurrent issuance of federal lease termination notice, so as to enact the \"Georgia Evictions Records Restriction Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide that certain records of dispossessory actions be sealed from the public; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1149/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61580","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1579550,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Decatur County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4096), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3867), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1122/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61547","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1579551,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Crimes and offenses; prosecute offenses involving criminal gang activity; provide for concurrent authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-15-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to participation in criminal gang activity prohibited, so as to provide for the concurrent authority of prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General to prosecute offenses involving criminal gang activity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1134/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61559","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1579554,"bill_number":"SR424","title":"Jackson, Kyle Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kyle Michael Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR424/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61632","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1579555,"bill_number":"HR675","title":"Ball, Chief Deputy Kenneth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Deputy Kenneth Ball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR675/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61597","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1579558,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Education; shall be unlawful for Ga public school students or teams to compete against a Ga public school that permits a person of one gender to participate in an athletic program that is designated for persons of opposite gender; 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 it shall be unlawful for Georgia public schools or participating private schools whose students or teams compete against a Georgia public school to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that permit a person of one gender to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for persons of the opposite gender; to provide for exceptions; to provide for private rights of action and awards of attorney fees; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB435/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61642","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1579559,"bill_number":"HR673","title":"Smith, Melanie Heard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melanie Heard Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR673/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61595","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1579560,"bill_number":"HR665","title":"Jordan, Ashley; f/k/a Ashley Debelbot; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Ashley Jordan f/k/a Ashley Debelbot; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR665/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61543","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1579563,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Cook County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cook County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4314), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1105/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61524","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1579564,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Board of Commissioners for Screven County; election of members; to revise the districts for the election of members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act for the election and creation of a board of commissioners for Screven County, approved December 9, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 231), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 456), by an Act approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 345), by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3495), and by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3911), so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB432/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61639","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1579567,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Board of Education of Gordon County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new board of education of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2657), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3899), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB410/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61541","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1579568,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Meriwether County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County, approved December 14, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 230), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4365), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1098/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61514","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1579569,"bill_number":"HR678","title":"Pankey, Madison; achieving a perfect score of 36 on the American College Test (ACT); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison Pankey for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the American College Test (ACT); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR678/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61600","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1579572,"bill_number":"HR664","title":"Property; conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Glynn County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Hall County; authorizing the conveyance of state owned real property located in Sumter County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR664/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61520","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1579573,"bill_number":"HR682","title":"Berry, Frank W., III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Frank W. Berry III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR682/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61604","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1579576,"bill_number":"SR406","title":"Moody, Ms. Natorra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Natorra Moody; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR406/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61540","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1579577,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Berrien County; new commissioner districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Berrien County, approved September 20, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, p. 664), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4352), so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB418/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61607","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1579578,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Worth County Board of Education; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of a chairperson and four members of the Worth County Board of Education, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3716), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4074), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB431/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61637","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1579581,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Cook County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, approved August 12, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4321), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1104/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61523","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1579582,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Public Service Commission; authority and jurisdiction; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to provide that the authority and jurisdiction of the commission shall not extend to any person or entity not otherwise subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the commission that is engaged in the retail sale of electricity to the public for the sole purpose of charging the batteries of electric vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1133/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61558","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1579585,"bill_number":"HR681","title":"Nguyen, Jenny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Nguyen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR681/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61603","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1579586,"bill_number":"HR670","title":"Isakson, Senator John \"Johnny\" Hardy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator John \"Johnny\" Hardy Isakson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR670/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61592","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1579588,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; require merchants to accept cash for purchases","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 require merchants to accept cash for purchases; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to require any cash overpayment to be remitted to the state treasury; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1152/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61583","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1579590,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Motor vehicles; heavy-duty equipment motor vehicle; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to separately stated fees in a rental agreement, so as to revise the definition of \"heavy-duty equipment motor vehicle\" for the purposes of said Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1103/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61519","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1579591,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Houston County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Houston County, approved March 31, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4185), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1124/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61549","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1579594,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Coweta County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Coweta County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 405), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3509), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1136/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61561","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1579595,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Polk County; districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4037), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB412/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61567","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1579597,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Putnam County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3596), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1108/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61527","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1579599,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Richmond County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3756), so as to change the description of the school board districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1121/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61546","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1579601,"bill_number":"HR674","title":"Price, Director Phillip W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Director Phillip W. Price; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR674/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61596","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1579603,"bill_number":"SR414","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 9, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Ms. Katie Beth Brewer, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2021-2022 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 9, 2022, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR414/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61614","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1579604,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; death of public safety officer due to COVID-19 be a death in the line of duty; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide that the death of a public safety officer due to COVID-19 in certain instances be considered a death in the line of duty for purposes of indemnification; to provide clarification for instances of heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture; to provide authorization for the appropriation of money; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1145/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61576","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1579606,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Banks County; Board of Education; provide new districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education, approved April 4, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2538), so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1140/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61571","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1579608,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Griffin-Spalding County; Board of Education; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Griffin-Spalding County School System Board of Education, approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680) which was continued in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved February 18, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3545), by an Act approved March 7, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3566), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 478), so as to reconstitute the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education; 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1109/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61528","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1579610,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"State government; remove exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of administrative procedure, so as to remove the exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1137/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61562","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1579612,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Commerce, City of; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Commerce, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4042), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts for the Commerce Independent School District; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1115/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61534","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1579614,"bill_number":"SR408","title":"Berry III, Frank W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Frank W. Berry III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR408/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61565","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1579615,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Board of Commissioners of Effingham County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Effingham County, approved June 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 466), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 310), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB407/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61521","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1579617,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Whitfield County Board of Education; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB409/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61522","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1579619,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Crisp 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 Crisp County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1107/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61526","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1579621,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Whitfield County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Whitfield County, approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2175), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 542), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1127/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61552","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1579623,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Insurance; portion of state premium tax sent to counties to fund flood remediation programs; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and taxes, so as require that a portion of the state insurance premium tax is sent to counties in order to fund flood remediation programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1132/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61557","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1579624,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Spalding County; Board of Commissioners; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, approved February 5, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 289), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3591) and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (GA. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 471), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1110/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61529","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1579627,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; new commissioner districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB436/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61643","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1579628,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Charlton County; Board of Education; change district provisions","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 Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3730), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1129/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61554","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1579630,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Cherokee County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4044), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1143/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61574","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1579632,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Board of Commissioners of Clinch County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Clinch County, approved March 9, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4720), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB428/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61628","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579633,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Meriwether County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61513","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1579636,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Drivers' Licenses; a waiver of required fees for reinstatement and restoration of a driver's license for suspensions based upon a failure to appear for nonmoving traffic violations; provide","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 relative to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for a waiver of required fees for reinstatement and restoration of a driver's license for suspensions based upon a failure to appear for nonmoving traffic violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB408/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61539","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1579637,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Athens, City of; Clarke County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school system in the County of Clarke, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3057), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4248), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1142/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61573","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1579640,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Board of Education for Clinch County; description of education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Clinch County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4918), as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB427/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61626","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579641,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"'Georgia Utility Rate Reduction Act (GURRA)'; 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 Utility Rate Reduction Act (GURRA)\"; to promote utility securitization to lower costs for customers of investor owned utilities; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for the applicability of Title 11, the \"Uniform Commercial Code — Secured Transactions\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB421/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61569","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1579642,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Game and fish; hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, so as to authorize the hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-10","last_action_date":"2022-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1147/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61578","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1579645,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Augusta, City of; Richmond County; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3769), so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1120/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61545","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1579646,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Glynn County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Glynn County, approved February 21, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 256), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 12, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 275), and by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3636), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1123/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61548","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1579649,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4590), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1118/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61538","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1579650,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Bryan County; State Court; authorize collection of 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 Bryan 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1117/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61537","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1579651,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Decatur County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3718), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1119/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61544","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1579654,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Jackson County; School System; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the law governing the Jackson County School System, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3619), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1114/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61533","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1579655,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Board of Education of Brooks County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for reapportionment of the board of education of Brooks County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3717), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB429/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61630","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1579656,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Special Federal Funds Overview Committee; 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 Special Federal Funds Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, manner of appointment, and terms of office; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for its duties, powers, and authority; to provide for certain assistance and cooperation; to provide for certain reports; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1131/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61556","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1581335,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Wheeler County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Wheeler County, approved February 13, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3601), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1165/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61661","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1581338,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Parents' Bill of Rights; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for appeals; to provide for construction; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1178/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61677","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1581341,"bill_number":"HR704","title":"11th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off and Craft Beer Festival; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 11th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off and Craft Beer Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR704/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61719","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1581344,"bill_number":"HR689","title":"Fannin, Reverend Burch, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Reverend Burch Fannin Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR689/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61703","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1581348,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Clay County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3576), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 376), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1161/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61656","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1581351,"bill_number":"SR431","title":"Blitch Sr., James Matthews \"Jimmy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Matthews \"Jimmy\" Blitch Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR431/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61664","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1581354,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"State government; regional commissions; appointment of nonpublic members; 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 filing audits with the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1180/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61679","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1581357,"bill_number":"HR691","title":"Egerton, Pastor Anastasie; occasion of her 25th anniversary in ministry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Anastasie Egerton on the occasion of her 25th anniversary in ministry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR691/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61705","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1581361,"bill_number":"SR433","title":"Yawn, Bruce; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bruce Yawn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR433/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61663","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1581364,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Georgia Raw Dairy Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production, handling, transporting, and sale of raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products and animals producing them; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to milk and milk products, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1175/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61674","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1581367,"bill_number":"HR700","title":"Dixon, Kameela; Pate's Creek Elementary School's 2021 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kameela Dixon, Pate's Creek Elementary School's 2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR700/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61715","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581370,"bill_number":"SR435","title":"Oliver, Commissioner Tyrone; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Tyrone Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR435/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61720","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1581374,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Dodge County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 367), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4180), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1164/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61660","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1581377,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Monroe County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia, approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3857), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1171/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61670","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1581379,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974; civil penalties; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-143 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil and criminal penalty for violation of Section 610 of National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and regulations and final orders issued thereunder, so as to revise civil penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB445/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61712","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1581382,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Morgan County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Morgan County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4643), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3948), so as to change the composition and description of the education districts from which members of the board of education are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1174/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61673","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1581385,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Board of Commissioners of Glascock County; add two members to the board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Glascock County, approved February 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 569), as amended, so as to add two members to the board; to provide for the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the method of election and continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB447/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61721","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1581389,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Board of Commissioners of Newton County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3663), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB450/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61726","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1581392,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Morgan County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, approved March 22, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 738), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3941), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members and election of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1173/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61672","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1581395,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Criminal procedure; each act of child molestation charged as a separate offense; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1188/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61687","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1581398,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Turner County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Turner County, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4788), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1168/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61667","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1581402,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Social services; treatment services under Medicaid to persons with HIV; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a demonstration project to provide treatment services under Medicaid to persons in this state living with HIV; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1192/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61694","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1581405,"bill_number":"SR430","title":"National Girls and Women in Sports Day; recognize February 2, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2022, as National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR430/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61646","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1581408,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Bremen, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Bremen to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1191/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61693","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1581411,"bill_number":"HR684","title":"Judge Dan Winn Intersection; Polk County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Dan Peace Winn and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR684/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61657","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1581415,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Criminal procedure; increase time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for an increase in the time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; to clarify bond forfeiture conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1183/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61682","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1581418,"bill_number":"HR698","title":"Martinez-Vargas, Lisa; Rex Mill Middle STEM School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Martinez-Vargas, Rex Mill Middle STEM School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR698/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61713","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581421,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Johnson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Johnson County, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 887), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1156/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61651","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1581424,"bill_number":"HR685","title":"Sergeant James Terry Savage Memorial Bridge; Walton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant James Terry Savage and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR685/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61688","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1581426,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Monroe County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the commission are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1172/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61671","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1581430,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Income tax; purchases and acquisitions of qualified investment property to include mining facilities; expand credits","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, exemptions, and credits relative to state income tax, so as to expand the credits allowable for purchases and acquisitions of qualified investment property for manufacturing and telecommunications facilities to include mining facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for an effective date and application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1189/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61691","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1581433,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Board of Public Education for Bibb County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 388), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB454/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61729","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1581436,"bill_number":"HR703","title":"Ahmad, Rafiq; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rafiq Ahmad on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR703/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61718","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1581439,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Education; protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB449/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61725","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1581443,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; extend sunset","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend the sunset of an exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1187/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61686","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1581446,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Labor and industrial relations; prohibit employer from seeking applicant's salary history","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 seeking salary history information about an applicant during the hiring process; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability and exceptions; to impose civil penalties for violations; to provide for a civil right of action and the recovery of attorney's fees and costs of litigation; to require employers to make certain disclosures in job postings and to keep certain records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1177/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61676","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1581449,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Johnson County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for reapportionment or redistricting of the districts from and by which members of the board of education of Johnson County are elected, approved March 1, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3506), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1157/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61652","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1581452,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Primaries and Elections; the number of absentee ballot drop boxes which may be utilized in a primary or election; remove the limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to remove the limitation on the number of absentee ballot drop boxes which may be utilized in a primary or election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB444/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61700","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1581456,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Thomas County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, approved December 21, 1898 (Ga. L. 1898, p. 378), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3852), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1170/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61669","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1581459,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Lee County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Lee County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5130), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1166/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61662","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1581462,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Guardian and ward; ward's right to communicate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to decisions on ward's well-being, obligations of guardian, and liability of guardian, so as to provide for the ward's right to communicate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1185/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61684","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1581465,"bill_number":"HB1176","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":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1176/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61675","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1581469,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Courts; reestablishment of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts in general, so as to provide for the reestablishment of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide the Georgia Crime Information Center with grantmaking authority, subject to conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for compliance with data transmission requirements; to repeal provisions concerning the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB441/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61690","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1581471,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Dodge County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Dodge County, approved March 6, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3507), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1163/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61659","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1581474,"bill_number":"HR694","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 1, 2022; commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2022, 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":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR694/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61708","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1581477,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Board of Education of Newton County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Newton County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2405), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB451/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61727","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1581480,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Dispossessory Proceedings; the owner of a property or tenement at issue in a dispossessory proceeding shall be allowed to appear during a trial of the issues individually; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to provide that the owner of a property or tenement at issue in a dispossessory proceeding shall be allowed to appear during a trial of the issues individually or by an agent, attorney in fact, or attorney at law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB439/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61648","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1581484,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Dam Safety; revise the definition of a dam","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 dam safety, so as to revise the definition of a dam; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB440/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61665","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1581487,"bill_number":"HR701","title":"James, Ms. Triana Arnold; president of Georgia National Organization for Women (GA NOW); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Triana Arnold James, president of Georgia National Organization for Women (GA NOW); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR701/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61716","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581490,"bill_number":"HR688","title":"Arbery, Mr. Ahmaud Marquez; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION memorializing Mr. Ahmaud Marquez Arbery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR688/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61702","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581493,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Clay County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, approved February 16, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2326), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 368), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1160/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61655","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1581497,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; peace officer in this state who lawfully arrests an individual with or without a warrant or as the result of a traffic stop shall check such individual's citizenship status; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide that each peace officer in this state who lawfully arrests or detains an individual with or without a warrant or as the result of a traffic stop shall check such individual's citizenship status to determine if such individual is lawfully present in this country; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB448/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61724","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1581500,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Local government; directors of development authorities shall not serve as chairperson or chief executive officers; 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":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1181/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61680","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1581503,"bill_number":"SR434","title":"Georgia State University Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University football team on its outstanding performance and victory in the 2021 Tax Act Camellia Bowl; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR434/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61699","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1581506,"bill_number":"HR687","title":"The NAACP Atlanta Branch; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the NAACP Atlanta Branch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR687/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61701","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1581510,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Education; college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11; require administration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11 who choose to participate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1184/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61683","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1581513,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Parents' Bill of Rights; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parent and child relationship generally, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity or any agent or officer thereof; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for construction; to provide for parental access to such policies; to direct the Department of Education to develop guidelines and model policies to assist school and school system implementation; to provide for definitions; 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":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1158/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61653","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1581516,"bill_number":"HR686","title":"Ad valorem tax; rate reduction for sale or harvest of timber; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a reduction in the rate of the ad valorem tax assessment of timber at sale or harvest; to require state appropriations to each county, municipality, or school district affected by such reduced rate of taxation; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR686/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61696","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1581518,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Bartow County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3630), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1190/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61692","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1581521,"bill_number":"HR692","title":"Black Restaurant Week; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Black Restaurant Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR692/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61706","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1581525,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Telfair County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reapportioning the election districts of the Board of Education of Telfair County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3539), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to revise provisions regarding vacancies on the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1162/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61658","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1581528,"bill_number":"HR693","title":"Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University; occasion of its 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR693/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61707","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1581531,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Gordon County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the office of commissioner of Gordon County, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2522), as amended, particularly by an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2719), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1155/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61649","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1581534,"bill_number":"HR696","title":"Perkins, Danielle; Morrow Middle School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Perkins, Morrow Middle School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR696/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61710","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581538,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Funeral directors and embalmers; reinstatement of lapsed license under certain conditions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to provide for reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1193/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61695","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1581541,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Primaries and Elections; electors may choose to permanently receive 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 electors may choose to permanently receive absentee ballots; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB442/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61698","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1581544,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Turner County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Turner County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4793), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1169/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61668","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1581547,"bill_number":"HR697","title":"Booker, Pamela; Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pamela Booker, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61711","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581551,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Board of Education of Warren County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4007), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB446/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61722","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1581554,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Contracts; certain provisions relating to retainage of progress payments; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retention of contractual payments and creation of escrow accounts on contracts for installation, improvement, maintenance, or repair of water or sewer facilities, so as to change certain provisions relating to retainage of progress payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB438/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61647","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1581557,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Primaries and Elections; providing food and drink to persons in line to vote at polling places; remove the prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to remove the prohibition regarding providing food and drink to persons in line to vote at polling places; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB443/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61697","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1581560,"bill_number":"HR683","title":"Property; granting of nonexclusive easements; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow, Douglas, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Sumter, and Thomas 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR683/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61650","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1581563,"bill_number":"SR429","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 1, 2022, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR429/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61644","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1581566,"bill_number":"HR702","title":"Johnson, Mr. Kendrick Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering Mr. Kendrick Lamar Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR702/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61717","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581569,"bill_number":"HR690","title":"Williams, Jada; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jada Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR690/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61704","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1581572,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Holidays and observances; revise holidays observed in Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the holidays observed in Georgia; to designate the Tuesday 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":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1179/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61678","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1581575,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"\"Macon Water Authority Act,\"; description of the electoral districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"Macon Water Authority Act,\" approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3889), so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB453/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61723","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1581579,"bill_number":"HR695","title":"Fernandez, John Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Matthew Fernandez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR695/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61709","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1581582,"bill_number":"HR699","title":"Colemon, Carla Lozett; Smith Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carla Lozett Colemon, Smith Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR699/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61714","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1581585,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Local government; disposition of property acquired for lake projects do not apply if any portion of such lake was constructed; provide provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or disposition of county real property generally, right of certain counties to make private sale, and right of county to negotiate and consummate private sales of recreational set-asides, so as to provide that provisions regarding the disposition of property acquired for lake projects do not apply if any portion of such lake was constructed; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1182/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61681","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1581588,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; revise licensing provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state speech-language pathology and audiology licensing, so as to allow persons who are not licensed audiologists to use otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response technology as part of a screening process for the initial identification of communication disorders in individuals up to age 22, subject to certain conditions; to provide for compliance with certain notifiable disease reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1186/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61685","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1581592,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Taliaferro County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Taliaferro County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3643), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1167/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61666","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1581595,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB437/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61645","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1581598,"bill_number":"SR432","title":"Morgan, Clarence Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clarence Edward Morgan; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR432/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61689","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1581601,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Education; administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11 who choose to participate; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11 who choose to participate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB452/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61728","sponsor":"Sheila McNeill"},
{"bill_id":1581604,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Calhoun County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to increase the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Calhoun from three to five, approved August 10, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 276), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1159/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61654","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1582956,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Tift County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Tift County, approved August 9, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 396), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4176), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1203/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61759","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1582958,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Income tax; State Defense Force members in good standing; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to provide an income tax credit for members of the State Defense Force in good standing; to provide for the amount of such credit; to provide for the manner of claiming such credit; 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":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1198/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61745","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1582961,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Special License Plates; a specialty license plate for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; honoring","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 Kappa Alpha Psi 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":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB455/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61730","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1582963,"bill_number":"HR711","title":"Georgia's career, technical, and agricultural educational programs; career technical student organizations; and educators who prepare Georgia's students for the workforce, higher education, and beyond; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Georgia's career, technical, and agricultural education programs; career technical student organizations; and educators who prepare Georgia's students for the workforce, higher education, and beyond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR711/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61781","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1582965,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Income tax; amount of federal work opportunity credit shall also be allowed as a credit against state income taxes; 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 the amount of the federal work opportunity credit claimed by a taxpayer shall also be allowed as a credit against state income taxes; to provide for conditions, limitations, and recaptures; 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":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1197/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61744","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1582968,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Marion County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Marion County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2880), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1213/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61769","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1582970,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Education; noncitizen students who have received a grant of deferred action for childhood arrivals; qualify for in-state classification; may be extended same consideration as citizens of the United States","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that noncitizen students who have received a grant of deferred action for childhood arrivals from the United States Department of Homeland Security may be extended the same consideration as citizens of the United States in determining whether they qualify for in-state classification for purposes of tuition and fees by the university system and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB460/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61747","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1582973,"bill_number":"HR732","title":"Local government; date temporary loans are payable from end of calendar year to fiscal year; change - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are payable from the end of the calendar year to the end of the county's, municipality's, or other political subdivision's fiscal year; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR732/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61808","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1582975,"bill_number":"SR443","title":"Baldwin, Dr. Beauty P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beauty P. Baldwin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR443/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61753","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1582977,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Georgia Board of Dentistry; revise composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to revise the composition of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1219/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61775","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1582981,"bill_number":"SR441","title":"Varsity North Paulding Wolfpack Baseball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Varsity North Paulding Wolfpack baseball team for reaching the 2021 GHSA Class 7A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR441/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61751","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1582983,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Hart County; school district ad valorem tax; increase 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), as amended, so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1196/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61736","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1582986,"bill_number":"SR438","title":"BBQ Dudes of Burnt Hickory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the BBQ Dudes of Burnt Hickory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR438/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61742","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1582988,"bill_number":"HR706","title":"Rex J. Yerkes Memorial Bridge; Pike County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Rex J. Yerkes and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61737","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1582990,"bill_number":"SR436","title":"Thompson, Jessie Will; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jessie Will Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR436/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61739","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1582993,"bill_number":"HR720","title":"American Heart Month; February 2022; rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2022 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR720/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61790","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1582995,"bill_number":"HR722","title":"Merrell, Elder Cal; \"The Happy Preacher\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Elder Cal Merrell, \"The Happy Preacher\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR722/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61792","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1582998,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Greene County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Greene County, approved August 11, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 653), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 698), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 411), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3513), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1208/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61764","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1583000,"bill_number":"HR729","title":"Braue, Noah Alan; Loganville Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Noah Alan Braue, Loganville Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR729/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61799","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1583002,"bill_number":"SR439","title":"Paulding County Business Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Paulding County Business Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR439/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61743","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1583005,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Baker County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Baker County Board of Education, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1201/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61757","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1583007,"bill_number":"SR447","title":"McIntosh Chiefs; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the McIntosh Chiefs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR447/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61804","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1583011,"bill_number":"HR719","title":"Duffey, Mayor Carlos \"Scoot\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Carlos \"Scoot\" Duffey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR719/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61789","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1583013,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Greene County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Greene County, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3696), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 693), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 417), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3519), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1209/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61765","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1583015,"bill_number":"SR444","title":"Foster, Sherry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sherry Foster on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR444/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61754","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1583018,"bill_number":"HR710","title":"Hanson, Douglas Weems, III.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Douglas Weems Hanson III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR710/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61780","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1583020,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Camden County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, restate, revise, reorganize, and modernize the law relating to the Board of Commissioners of Camden County, approved March 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3609), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3963), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1205/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61761","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1583022,"bill_number":"HR717","title":"National Cancer Prevention Month; February; honoring the partnerships between Georgia agencies and organizations to collectively fight cancer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month and honoring the partnerships between Georgia agencies and organizations to collectively fight cancer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR717/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61787","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1583025,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Board of Education of Lee County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Lee County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5130), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB462/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61749","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1583027,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; course of study in sex education and HIV prevention is age appropriate; 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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that the prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention instruction is age appropriate; to include the subject of consent in such course of study; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1220/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61776","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1583030,"bill_number":"HR718","title":"Cofers Home and Garden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cofers Home and Garden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR718/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61788","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1583032,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Education; establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; to provide for definitions; to provide for arrest powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB459/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61746","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1583034,"bill_number":"HR726","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR726/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61796","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1583038,"bill_number":"HR714","title":"Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 73rd anniversary; celebration of Human Rights Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR714/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61784","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1583040,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Brookhaven, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3992), so as to repeal provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to repeal an automatic reversion; to repeal a conditional provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1200/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61756","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1583043,"bill_number":"HR709","title":"Burrell, Carol H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol H. Burrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR709/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61779","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1583045,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Baker County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Baker County, approved August 8, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 306), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1202/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61758","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1583047,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Student Technology Protection Act; enact","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, the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for the inclusion of methods for the promotion of the safe and appropriate use of technology and responsible digital citizenship in the comprehensive character education program; to repeal a provision regarding applicability; to provide for implementation; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1217/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61773","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1583049,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Clayton County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition of and manner of selection of the Clayton County board of education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1214/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61770","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1583051,"bill_number":"HR713","title":"Smith, Nathaniel Q., Jr.; Partnership for Southern Equity; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathaniel Q. Smith Jr. and the Partnership for Southern Equity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR713/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61783","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1583054,"bill_number":"HR715","title":"New Americans Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2022, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR715/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61785","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1583056,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for sale or lease of computer equipment of high-technology companies; extend sunset date","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 the sunset date for a sales tax exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1223/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61806","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1583058,"bill_number":"HR721","title":"Georgia Building Trades Academy Inc.; celebrating its 7th National Apprenticeship Week; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Building Trades Academy Inc. for celebrating its 7th National Apprenticeship Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR721/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61791","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1583061,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Property; lien filings for amounts of $10,000.00 and less include certain additional documentation; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-361.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to how liens declared and created, amendment, record, commencement of action, notice, priorities, parties, and limitation on aggregate amount of liens, so as to require that lien filings for amounts of $10,000.00 and less include certain additional documentation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1221/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61777","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1583064,"bill_number":"SR437","title":"Terry, Judge Sherrell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Sherrell Terry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR437/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61741","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1583067,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Insurance; uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage maintained by transportation network companies; reduce amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers, so as to reduce the amount of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage maintained by transportation network companies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1222/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61805","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1583069,"bill_number":"HR727","title":"Brunswick African American Cultural Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Brunswick African American Cultural Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR727/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61797","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1583071,"bill_number":"SR446","title":"Lamar County Lightnings; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lamar County Lightnings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR446/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61803","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1583074,"bill_number":"HR724","title":"Bass, Harley; Social Circle High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Harley Bass, Social Circle High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61794","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1583076,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Burke County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Burke County Board of Education, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4481), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4133), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1212/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61768","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1583079,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Health; requirements relating to the use of abortion-inducing drugs; 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 requirements relating to the use of abortion-inducing drugs; to provide for definitions; to prohibit abortion-inducing drugs in school facilities or on state property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB456/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61731","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1583081,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Bails, Bonds; human trafficking as a bailable offense; add the offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to add the offense of human trafficking as a bailable offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB461/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61748","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1583083,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Burke County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Burke County, approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4127), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1211/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61767","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1583086,"bill_number":"HR725","title":"Shelton, Connor Charles, Victory Baptist School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Connor Charles Shelton, Victory Baptist School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR725/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61795","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1583088,"bill_number":"SR442","title":"Rockmart Yellow Jackets Varsity Boys Wrestling Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rockmart Yellow Jackets varsity boys wrestling team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class AAA Team Dual Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR442/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61752","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1583090,"bill_number":"HR728","title":"Ngo, Raymond; Loganville High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Raymond Ngo, Loganville High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR728/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61798","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1583094,"bill_number":"SR440","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize February 8, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, 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":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR440/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61750","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1583096,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Ad valorem tax; language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; 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 language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; to add hearing officer review for tax assessment of certain business personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1224/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61807","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1583099,"bill_number":"HR730","title":"Kirby, Delilah; Monroe Area High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delilah Kirby, Monroe Area High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR730/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61800","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1583101,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and carriers; update reference date","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 and safe transportation of hazardous materials, 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1194/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61733","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1583103,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Education; provision that reduced the amount of certain funding to state charter schools that offer virtual instruction; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2089 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding for state charter schools, so as to remove a provision that reduced the amount of certain funding provided to state charter schools that offer virtual instruction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1215/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61771","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1583106,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Dougherty County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Dougherty County, approved March 4, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 834), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1204/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61760","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1583108,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Local government; audits of funds may be conducted in accordance with statutory accounting principles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 85 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interlocal risk management agencies in local government, so as to provide that audits of funds may be conducted in accordance with statutory accounting principles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1195/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61734","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1583111,"bill_number":"HR708","title":"Officer Bobbie S. Hoenie Memorial Highway; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Officer Bobbie Sue Hoenie and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR708/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61778","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1583113,"bill_number":"HR716","title":"Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA); CASA Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 10, 2022, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR716/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61786","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1583115,"bill_number":"HR712","title":"Warren, Lee and Nancy; occasion of their 69th wedding anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Lee and Nancy Warren on the occasion of their 69th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR712/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61782","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1583118,"bill_number":"HR705","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":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR705/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61732","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1583121,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Fayette County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Fayette County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1210/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61766","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1583124,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"County of Richmond; description of the school board districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3756), so as to change the description of the school board districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation 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":"2022-02-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-25","last_action_date":"2022-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB458/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61740","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1583126,"bill_number":"HR731","title":"Delullo, Bella Rose; Walnut Grove High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bella Rose Delullo, Walnut Grove High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR731/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61801","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1583128,"bill_number":"SR445","title":"Robinson, Miller Peterson \"Pete\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Miller Peterson \"Pete\" Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR445/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61802","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1583131,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Fulton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4374), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3635), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1199/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61755","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1583133,"bill_number":"HR723","title":"Geoffroy, McFarland Gerard; George Walton Academy's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending McFarland Gerard Geoffroy, George Walton Academy's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61793","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1583136,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Jefferson, City of; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Jefferson, Georgia, approved July 30, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 1019), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1206/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61762","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1583138,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Richmond County and the City of Augusta; description of the commission districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3769), so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-25","last_action_date":"2022-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB457/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61735","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1583140,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Burial Purchaser Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cemetery and funeral services, so as to provide additional time under certain circumstances for purchasers of burial lots, burial rights, burial merchandise, and burial services to pursue a civil cause of action against sellers that violate certain laws; 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":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1218/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61774","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1583143,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Tift County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Tift County Board of Education, approved March 31, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2722), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4167), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1207/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61763","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1583145,"bill_number":"HR707","title":"House Study Committee on Homicide Cold Case Resources; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Homicide Cold Case Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR707/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61738","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1583147,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Traffic offenses; enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; to provide for enhanced penalties for fleeing or eluding a police officer during the commission of certain crimes or under certain circumstances; to prohibit the use of a blue light to impersonate a law enforcement officer; 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1216/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61772","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1584711,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Wilcox County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the continuing existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4060), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1238/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61832","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1584712,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Public Service Commission; description of the election districts for members; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and members of the Public Service Commission, so as to change the description of the election districts for members of the Public Service Commission; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-04","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB472/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61897","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1584713,"bill_number":"HR744","title":"Madison County Middle School Future Farmers of America; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Madison County Middle School Future Farmers of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR744/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61858","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1584714,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Cobb County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1248/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61842","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1584715,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Ware County; Board of Commissioners; change district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4159), so as to change the boundaries of the commissioner districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1264/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61874","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1584716,"bill_number":"HR746","title":"Robinson, Miller Peterson \"Pete\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Miller Peterson \"Pete\" Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR746/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61860","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1584717,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Revenue and taxation; SPLOST; authorize use of tax proceeds for certain public safety campaigns","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST), so as to authorize the use of the tax proceeds for certain public safety campaigns; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1277/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61890","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1584718,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Putnam County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2678), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3558), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1242/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61836","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1584719,"bill_number":"HR733","title":"Family Promise of Gwinnett County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family Promise of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61847","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1584721,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"DeKalb County; change the description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB466/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61812","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1584722,"bill_number":"HR738","title":"Carter, Dr. John H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John H. Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR738/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61852","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1584723,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Evans County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education for Evans County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4782), as amended, 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1227/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61815","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1584725,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Randolph County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 397), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1267/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61877","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1584726,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Wayne 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 Wayne County, approved January 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4554), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for staggered terms for members of the board of education; to provide for method of election; 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1241/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61835","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1584728,"bill_number":"SR452","title":"Shea, Kevin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin Shea on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR452/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61845","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1584729,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Motor vehicles; temporary license plates and operating permits; revise terminology","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-112 and Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vehicles with false or secret compartments and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to revise terminology relating to temporary license plates and temporary operating permits; to provide standards for the issuance of temporary operating permits for motor vehicles failing to comply with vehicle emission standards upon vehicle registration renewal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1232/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61823","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1584730,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Property; covenants which infringe upon owners' right to display United States and Georgia flags; 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 covenants for a planned subdivision and a property owners' association which infringe upon a lot owner's right to display the United States and Georgia flags; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1271/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61884","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1584732,"bill_number":"HR735","title":"Morgan, Clarence Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clarence Edward Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR735/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61849","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1584733,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Randolph County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 392), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1266/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61876","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1584735,"bill_number":"HR739","title":"Page Turners Make Great Learners; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Page Turners Make Great Learners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR739/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61853","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1584736,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Atkinson County; Probate Court; authorize collection of 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 Atkinson County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1270/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61880","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1584737,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Lamar County; Board of Education; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4416), so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1230/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61821","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1584738,"bill_number":"HR740","title":"Benedictine Military School Cadets football team; winning the 2021 Georgia High School Association Class AAAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Benedictine Military School Cadets football team for winning the 2021 Georgia High School Association Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR740/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61854","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1584739,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Chattooga County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Chattooga County, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4723), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1252/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61862","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1584740,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Revenue and taxation; county tax commissioner duties; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to revise provisions concerning the duties of county tax commissioners with respect to the assessment and collection of municipal taxes and fees; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1280/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61893","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1584741,"bill_number":"SR448","title":"American Heart Month; February 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2022 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR448/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61818","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1584742,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Quitman County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, approved March 16, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3689), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1249/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61843","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1584743,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Juvenile proceedings; right to an attorney for any child receiving extended care services from Department of Family and Children Services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right to attorney in dependency proceedings, so as to provide for the right to an attorney for any child receiving extended care services from the Division of Family and Children Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1234/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61825","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1584744,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Lanier County; Probate Court; authorize collection of 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 Lanier County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1253/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61863","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1584745,"bill_number":"HR741","title":"Georgia Concerns of Police Survivors; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Concerns of Police Survivors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR741/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61855","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1584747,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Baldwin County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Baldwin County Board of Education, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3325), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3874), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1239/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61833","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1584748,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Dougherty County; Board of Education; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dougherty County school system, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2233), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1260/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61870","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1584749,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"General Assembly; determination of the residences of incarcerated individuals for purposes of reapportionment; 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 concerning the General Assembly, so as to provide for the determination of the residences of incarcerated individuals for purposes of reapportionment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB467/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61816","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1584751,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Lamar County; Board of Commissioners; reconstitute and change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lamar County, approved March 8, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1066), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4422), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1228/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61819","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1584752,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"State government; antisemitism; provide definition","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 for the definition of antisemitism; to require state agencies and departments to consider such definition when determining whether an alleged act was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1274/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61887","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1584754,"bill_number":"HR743","title":"Muscogee Retired Educators Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Muscogee Retired Educators Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR743/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61857","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1584755,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Controlled substances; certain persons to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized container; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous drugs, so as to authorize certain persons with a chronic disease and certain persons over 65 years of age to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized medication container; to provide for conditions and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1279/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61892","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1584756,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Sales and use tax; sales of tangible personal property used for renovation or expansion of certain museums; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to exempt sales of tangible personal property to or used in or for the renovation or expansion of certain museums; to define a term; to provide for limitations; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1278/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61891","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1584757,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Terrell County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell County, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2610), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3683), 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 continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1261/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61871","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1584758,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Grady County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County, approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4268), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1258/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61868","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1584759,"bill_number":"SR450","title":"Senate Study Committee on Georgia Music Heritage; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Georgia Music Heritage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR450/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61827","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1584760,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"DeKalb County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1250/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61844","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1584762,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Schley County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2229), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1257/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61867","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1584763,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Evans County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Evans County, approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 220), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1226/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61814","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1584765,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Board of Commissioners of Henry County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 486), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB464/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61810","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1584766,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Sales Under Execution; online public sales under tax levies and executions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 9-13-161 and 48-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where and when sales under execution held and change of place of public sales by court order, and procedures for sales under tax levies and executions, respectively, so as to authorize online public sales under tax levies and executions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB471/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61883","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1584768,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Niche-Beauty Services Opportunity 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 allow individuals and facilities to provide blow-dry styling, braiding, threading, and the application of cosmetics without being licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for definitions; 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":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1231/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61822","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1584769,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"DeKalb County; description of commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members of the Board of Commissioners; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB465/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61809","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1584771,"bill_number":"HR745","title":"Simmons, Judge Bobby D.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Bobby D. Simmons on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR745/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61859","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1584772,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Marion County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County, approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3794), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1254/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61864","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1584773,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Coffee County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reestablishing the Board of Commissioners of Coffee County, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1237/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61831","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1584775,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Appling County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Appling County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 650), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1269/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61879","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1584776,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Schley County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1255/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61865","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1584778,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Irwin County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4058), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1236/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61830","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1584779,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"DeKalb County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1235/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61829","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1584781,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Medicaid Continuity of Coverage Program; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to establish the Medicaid Continuity of Coverage Program; to provide for the transition of continuous enrollment Medicaid beneficiaries into traditional Medicaid; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1273/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61886","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1584782,"bill_number":"HR742","title":"Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR742/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61856","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1584784,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Camden County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Camden County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4943), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3955), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1247/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61841","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1584785,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Conservation and natural resources; landfill construction within one mile of any pipeline; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management generally, so as to prohibit new landfill construction within one mile of any pipeline; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1272/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61885","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1584786,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Appling County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation of the board; 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1240/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61834","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1584788,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Miller County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries","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 February 28, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3501), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1262/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61872","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1584789,"bill_number":"HB1281","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 issuing 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":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1281/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61894","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1584790,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; death by suicide of a public safety officer in certain instances be considered a death in the line of duty for purposes of indemnification; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide that death by suicide of a public safety officer in certain instances be considered a death in the line of duty for purposes of indemnification; to provide clarification for instances of indemnification for heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB468/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61817","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1584791,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Forsyth County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Forsyth County Board of Education, approved March 24, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5052), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 352), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1246/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61840","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1584792,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Emanuel County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4049), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3599), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1251/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61861","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1584794,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Georgia Citizen's Arrest Repeal Education Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for public access to information relating to detention of an individual by a private citizen; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1225/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61813","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1584795,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Board of Education of Henry County; description of the districts; change","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 Henry County from districts, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4938), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB463/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61811","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1584797,"bill_number":"HR737","title":"National School Counseling Week; February 7-11, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 7-11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61851","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1584798,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the \"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act\"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student as appropriate; to provide additional requirements for the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1282/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61895","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1584799,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Local government; appointment and removal of municipal court judges; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to revise provisions related to appointment and removal of municipal court judges; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1275/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61888","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1584800,"bill_number":"SR453","title":"New Americans Day; recognize February 10, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2022, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR453/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61846","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1584802,"bill_number":"HR734","title":"Jones, Georgianne \"Ethelene\" Dyer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Georgianne \"Ethelene\" Dyer Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR734/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61848","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1584803,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Ware County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Ware County, approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 445), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4747), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1259/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61869","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1584804,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Watercraft; certain watercraft to have day and night visual distress signals on board when on coastal waters of Georgia; 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 of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to require certain watercraft to have day and night visual distress signals on board when on coastal waters of Georgia; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB469/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61881","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1584805,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Fulton County; Board of Commissioners; provide for nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1244/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61838","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1584806,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Pike County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved October 31, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3510), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1229/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61820","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1584808,"bill_number":"SR451","title":"Georgia State University Panther Band; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Panther Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR451/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61828","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1584809,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Community Health, Department of; statistical reports data relating to state health plans be posted on department website; require","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 require that statistical reports containing data relating to state health plans be posted on the department website; to provide for a definition; to provide for content of the reports; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1276/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61889","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1584811,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations; delay","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12, Title 27, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, game and fish, and general provisions of the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to delay the earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations for which criminal violations may be established; to set certain requirements for weapons used for hunting migratory game birds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1233/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61824","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1584812,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Terrell County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Terrell County, approved April 13, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3555), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3729), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1268/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61878","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1584813,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Miller County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3505), to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1263/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61873","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1584815,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1265/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61875","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1584816,"bill_number":"SR449","title":"Aerospace Day; recognize February 15, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation and recognizing February 15, 2022, as Aerospace Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR449/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61826","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1584818,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Forsyth County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 344), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1243/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61837","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1584819,"bill_number":"HB1283","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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1283/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61896","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1584821,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3893), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1256/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61866","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1584822,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Mortgage Lenders and Brokers; different categories of felony convictions for purposes of investigations of mortgage loan originator applicants; provide","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 provide for different categories of felony convictions for purposes of investigations of mortgage loan originator applicants; to repeal certain provisions for denial or revocation of a license or registration due to certain felony convictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB470/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61882","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1584824,"bill_number":"HR736","title":"Albany Voter's Coalition Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, as Albany Voter's Coalition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR736/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61850","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1584825,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Sumter County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter, and Greene, approved December 13, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871, p. 225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 287), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts of Sumter County; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1245/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61839","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1585862,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"State Employees' Assurance Department; assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Employees' Assurance Department, so as to provide for the assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits to pay for funeral services of a deceased individual who was a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, Georgia Legislative Retirement System, or Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1288/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61906","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1585864,"bill_number":"SR460","title":"Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education Month; recognizing February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education Month to highlight the necessity of programs that support critical sectors of Georgia's economy, including the agriculture industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR460/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61916","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1585866,"bill_number":"SR457","title":"Guy, Suzanne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Suzanne Guy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR457/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61912","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1585868,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"Property; chiropractic practice to have a lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person; 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":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1298/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61924","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1585870,"bill_number":"SR455","title":"Cervical Health Awareness Month; recognizing January 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2022 as Cervical Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR455/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61900","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1585873,"bill_number":"HR752","title":"John Evans Day; January 28, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2022, as John Evans Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR752/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61930","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1585875,"bill_number":"SR462","title":"CASA Day; recognizing February 10, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 10, 2022, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR462/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61941","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1585877,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Environmental Protection Division; permit or bond for surface mining on certain geological features; prohibit director from issuing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surface mining, so as to prohibit the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Natural Resources Department from issuing, modifying, or renewing any permit or accepting any bond to conduct surface mining operations on the geological feature known as Trail Ridge between the St. Marys and Satilla Rivers for future permit applications and amendments; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1289/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61907","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1585879,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Board of Education of Wilkinson County; description of the districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Wilkinson County, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3333), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB476/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61915","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1585880,"bill_number":"HR751","title":"Georgia STOMP Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, as Georgia STOMP Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR751/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61929","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1585883,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"\"Georgia Hemp Farming Act,\"; allow persons convicted of any misdemeanor or a felony not related to a state or federally controlled substance within ten years to grow industrial hemp","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to the \"Georgia Hemp Farming Act,\" so as to allow persons convicted of any misdemeanor or a felony not related to a state or federally controlled substance within ten years of the application date to grow industrial hemp; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB481/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61939","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1585885,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"Washington County; Board of Education; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Washington County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4652), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4153), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1286/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61904","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1585887,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; inheritance by an abandoning spouse; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating in general to general provisions for wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to prohibit inheritance by an abandoning spouse; to provide for inheritance by an abandoning spouse's descendants; to provide for applicability; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1296/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61922","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1585889,"bill_number":"HR749","title":"Das, Gloria Elaine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gloria Elaine Das; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR749/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61927","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1585892,"bill_number":"SR461","title":"Atlanta Branch of the National Association for the Advance of Colored People (NAACP); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 105th anniversary of the Atlanta Branch of the National Association for the Advance of Colored People (NAACP); recognizing the countless successes and efforts of the organization since its inception; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR461/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61919","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1585894,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Firearms; use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to 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 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating offenses against public order and safety, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB478/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61935","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1585895,"bill_number":"HR747","title":"Moses Missionary Baptist Church; occasion of its 115th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Moses Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 115th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR747/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61925","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1585897,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Local Boards of Education; nonbinding advisory referendum; local boards of education be elected on a nonpartisan basis without party designation on the ballot; 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 the state desire that local boards of education be elected on a nonpartisan basis without party designation on the ballot; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB477/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61934","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1585900,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"State government; agencies to identify Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in data collected; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of state government, so as to require state agencies to identify Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in data collected by such agencies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1293/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61917","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1585902,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Property; timing of sending notice when an abandoned mobile home has been determined to be derelict; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-113 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government agent to assess abandoned mobile home, lien on intact mobile home, derelict mobile homes, notice, and governmental immunity, so as to provide for the timing of sending notice by a landowner when an abandoned mobile home has been determined to be derelict; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1294/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61920","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1585904,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Upson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Upson County, approved February 1, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 267), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3803), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1287/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61905","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1585906,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Sumter County Board of Education and School Superintendent; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503); so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB473/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61899","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1585908,"bill_number":"SR456","title":"Guy, Rachel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachel Guy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR456/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61911","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1585910,"bill_number":"HR755","title":"Georgia State University football team; outstanding performance and victory in the 2021 Tax Act Camellia Bowl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University football team on its outstanding performance and victory in the 2021 Tax Act Camellia Bowl; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR755/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61933","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1585912,"bill_number":"HR748","title":"Carreker, Russell \"Russ\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Russell \"Russ\" Carreker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR748/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61926","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1585914,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Insurance; discount for property owners who build a new property that better resists tornado and catastrophic windstorm events; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to provide an insurance premium discount or reduction for home or commercial property owners who build a new home or commercial property that better resists tornado or other catastrophic windstorm events; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1297/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61923","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1585916,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County, approved February 28, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 777), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB475/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61914","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1585919,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Muscogee County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1285/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61903","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1585921,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Property Tax Exemptions; state-wide exemption; ad valorem taxes for aircraft used for the aerial application of fertilizers or other agricultural products; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for aircraft used for the aerial application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, seeds, or other agricultural products; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB474/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61902","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1585923,"bill_number":"SR454","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR454/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61898","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1585925,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Elbert County; Probate Court judge also serves as chief magistrate judge of Magistrate Court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Elbert County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Elbert County on and after January 1, 2023; 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":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1299/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61937","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1585926,"bill_number":"HR750","title":"Pham, Ethan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ethan Pham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR750/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61928","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1585929,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Washington County; Board of Commissioners; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Washington County, approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4169), 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 continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-02-17","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1284/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61901","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1585931,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; group of performance evaluation ratings; remove needs development rating","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 remove the needs development 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":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1295/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61921","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1585933,"bill_number":"SR458","title":"St. James Lodge # 4, F. & A. M.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 151st anniversary of St. James Lodge # 4, F. & A. M.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR458/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61913","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1585935,"bill_number":"HR754","title":"Spruill, Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Cleveland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Cleveland Spruill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR754/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61932","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1585938,"bill_number":"SR463","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR463/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61942","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1585940,"bill_number":"HR753","title":"Braselton Woman's Club; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION saluting the 100th anniversary of the Braselton Woman's Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR753/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61931","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1585941,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Firearms by Convicted Felons and First Offender Probationers; each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; specify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, so as to specify that each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB479/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61936","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1585943,"bill_number":"SR459","title":"Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) week; recognizing February 13-19, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13-19, 2022, as Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR459/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61918","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1585945,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for sale or lease of computer equipment of high-technology companies; revise spending threshold and extend sunset date","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 revise the spending threshold and extend the sunset date for a sales tax exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1291/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61909","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1585948,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Sales and use tax; sales to any authority created by local law that provides parks and recreation services; provide for an exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exemption for sales to any authority created by local law enacted by the General Assembly or local constitutional amendment that provides parks and recreation services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1290/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61908","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1585950,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Education; prohibit students who participate in 4-H sponsored activities or programs from being counted as absent from school","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 prohibit students who participate in 4-H sponsored activities or programs from being counted as absent from school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1292/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61910","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1585952,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Special Education Services Bill of Rights; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under Quality Basic Education, so as to provide for a Special Education Services Bill of Rights; to provide for a statement of rights of parents of children who are or may be eligible for special education and related services under state and federal law; to require local educational agencies to post such rights on their public website with links to Department of Education resources; 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":"2022-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB480/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61938","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1585954,"bill_number":"HR756","title":"Ad valorem tax; qualified low-income building projects may be classified as a separate class of property; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that qualified low-income 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":"2022-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR756/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61940","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1587060,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Lottery; Article 3 relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education, so as to comprehensively revise Article 3, relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB483/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61949","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1587083,"bill_number":"SR467","title":"Elder's Ace Hardware; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elder's Ace Hardware; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR467/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61946","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1587107,"bill_number":"SR465","title":"Glenn, David; Chief Meteorologist; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Meteorologist David Glenn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR465/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61944","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1587131,"bill_number":"SR468","title":"Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy's Purple Hurricane Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy's Purple Hurricane football team as well as its coaches and staff for their GHSA 2A State Championship win on December 10, 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR468/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61947","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1587154,"bill_number":"SR464","title":"Race, Bill; Senior Meteorologist; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Meteorologist Bill Race; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR464/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61943","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1587178,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Paulding County Board of Education; districts for election of members; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4621), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB482/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61948","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1587201,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Workers' Compensation; coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course and scope of employment; provide","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 provide workers' compensation coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course and scope of employment; to provide for definitions; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; 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":"2022-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB484/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61950","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1587224,"bill_number":"SR466","title":"Russell, Emerson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emerson Russell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR466/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61945","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1588181,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Social services; personal identification cards for children entering foster care; provide","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 personal identification cards for children entering the foster care system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1306/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61972","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1588182,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Tuition Equalization Grants; definition of approved school; revise","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 revise the definition of approved school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB490/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61967","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1588183,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Insurance; allow plan sponsor to consent on behalf of an enrollee to electronic delivery of all communication","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 allow a plan sponsor of a health benefit plan to consent on behalf of an enrollee to the electronic delivery of all communications related to the plan; to allow the enrollee an opportunity to refuse to agree to receive mailings electronically; 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1308/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61974","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1588184,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Elections; absentee ballot drop boxes; remove provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to remove provisions relating to absentee ballot drop boxes and the requirements therefor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1317/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61993","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1588185,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane; full or partial remote communication with regard to public hearings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane, so as to provide for full or partial remote communication with regard to public hearings; to provide for notice of hearings; to revise referendum requirements and procedures for issuing, amending, and renewing marketing orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB486/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61960","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1588186,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Local Government; certain use restrictions on residential dwellings; 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 certain use restrictions on residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide a limited waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for interest prior to judgment; to provide for revocation of qualified local government status for a violation; to provide for reinstatement of qualified local government status under certain conditions; 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":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB494/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62020","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1588187,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"Atkinson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in the County of Atkinson (now the Board of Commissioners of Atkinson County), approved July 23, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 380), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4395), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1313/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61986","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1588188,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Insurance; residential and commercial fire and extended coverage policies; require appraisal provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property insurance, so as to require an appraisal provision in residential and commercial fire and extended coverage insurance policies; to provide guidelines for appraisal of amount of loss, including scope of loss; to define damaged property and depreciation and provide guidelines for calculating depreciation where a property is damaged but not wholly destroyed; to prohibit an insurer from requiring the use of a preferred vendor or contractor; to allow an insurer to recommend the use of a preferred vendor or contractor; to provide for the adjustment and settlement of first-party losses based on replacement cost value and on actual cash value; 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":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1310/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61981","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1588189,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Elections; superintendent 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 provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1318/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61995","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1588190,"bill_number":"SR482","title":"Herndon, BJ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending BJ Herndon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR482/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62011","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588191,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Public Utilities and Transportation; the deployment of electric vehicle charging equipment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for the deployment of electric vehicle charging equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB492/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62018","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1588192,"bill_number":"HR759","title":"Local law enforcement agencies; establish public safety ambassador units; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local law enforcement agencies to establish public safety embassador units; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR759/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62008","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1588193,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Revenue and Taxation; a qualified down payment savings program to be implemented by the Department of Revenue; create","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 create a qualified down payment savings program to be implemented by the Department of Revenue; to provide for definitions, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB491/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61976","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1588194,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; provide for Georgia LEO Scholarship grant","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 Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for the Georgia LEO Scholarship grant; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and procedures; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1319/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61997","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1588195,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Income tax; deduction on rental charges incurred by an individual due to renting his or her primary residence; 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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to provide for a deduction from Georgia taxable net income based on rental charges incurred by an individual due to renting his or her primary residence; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1305/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61971","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1588196,"bill_number":"SR487","title":"Congressman Gordon Lee Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Congressman Gordon Lee and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR487/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62016","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1588197,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Statute of Frauds; agreements with a value in excess of $10,000.00 shall be in writing; provide","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 statute of frauds, so as to provide that agreements with a value in excess of $10,000.00 shall be in writing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB485/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61951","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1588198,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Time-Share Projects and Programs; nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB493/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62019","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1588199,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Health and insurance; clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the diagnoses given","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 and Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services and insurance, respectively, so as to clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the diagnoses given; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1324/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62002","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1588200,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Upson County; Board of Education; change description of districts","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), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1314/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61988","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1588201,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Insurance; diagnostic breast examinations shall not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements; 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 breast examinations shall not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB487/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61977","sponsor":"Sheila McNeill"},
{"bill_id":1588202,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Upson 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 of $10,000.00 from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness but excluding ad valorem taxes for the Upson County School District, for each resident of Upson County who is disabled if his adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $10,000.00, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3821), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $20,000.00 subject to adjusted base year value; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1328/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62006","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1588203,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; deployment of electric vehicle charging equipment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for the deployment of electric vehicle charging equipment; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1322/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62000","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1588204,"bill_number":"SR478","title":"McMillan, Shawn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commander Shawn McMillan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR478/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61965","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1588205,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Georgia Caregivers Act; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to create the \"Georgia Caregivers Act\"; to provide for definitions; to require hospitals to provide patients with the opportunity to identify lay caregivers; to provide that named lay caregivers are not obligated to provide aftercare; to provide that no new private right of action is created; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1304/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61970","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1588206,"bill_number":"SR486","title":"Ailey, Alvin, and Robert Battle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alvin Ailey and Robert Battle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR486/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62015","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1588207,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Upson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county 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 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1327/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62005","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1588208,"bill_number":"HR766","title":"Charles, Ernest Clyde; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ernest Clyde Charles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR766/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61994","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1588209,"bill_number":"SR484","title":"Burton, BreAnna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending BreAnna Burton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR484/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62013","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588210,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Lanier County; Probate Court; authorize collection of 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 Lanier County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1311/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61983","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1588211,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Jasper County; Water and Sewer Authority; revise membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Jasper County Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4595), so as to revise the membership of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1300/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61954","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1588212,"bill_number":"SR474","title":"Shepherd, Chairman Jason M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Jason M. Shepherd on the occasion of his retirement as the chairman of the Cobb County Republican Party; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR474/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61961","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1588213,"bill_number":"SR473","title":"Corbin, Gretchen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gretchen Corbin for her leadership qualities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR473/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61959","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588214,"bill_number":"HR758","title":"Employers in Georgia; adopt streamlined job application processes; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging all employers in Georgia to adopt streamlined job application processes that do not seek duplicative information on applications and through resumes so as to ensure that candidates can efficiently and effectively communicate their qualifications and obtain employment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR758/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62007","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1588215,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Upson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000 of the 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1326/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62004","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1588216,"bill_number":"SR469","title":"Carver, Brad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brad Carver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR469/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61952","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588217,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Income tax; one-time tax credit for taxpayers who filed returns for both 2020 and 2021 taxable years; 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 a one-time tax credit for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years; 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":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-23","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1302/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61968","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1588218,"bill_number":"HR762","title":"O'Rourke, Tom; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom O'Rourke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR762/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61982","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1588219,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Education; transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an ongoing program","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 transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an ongoing program; to require schools to employ an agricultural education teacher; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1303/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61969","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1588220,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Insurance; basic coverage of mental wellness services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide that individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies in this state shall provide basic coverage of mental wellness services for the policyholder and other persons covered by such policies; to provide for definitions; to allow the Commissioner of Insurance to provide additional guidance by 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":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1316/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61991","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1588221,"bill_number":"SR476","title":"Doris Greene Mullis Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Doris Greene Mullis and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR476/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61963","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1588222,"bill_number":"HR760","title":"Hogan, Chairman Don; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Don Hogan on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR760/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61979","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1588223,"bill_number":"SR488","title":"Georgia's career, technical, and agricultural education programs; career technical student organizations; educators; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Georgia's career, technical, and agricultural education programs; career technical student organizations; and educators who prepare Georgia's students for the workforce, higher education, and beyond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR488/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62017","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1588224,"bill_number":"SR480","title":"National Cancer Prevention Month; recognizing February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month and honoring the partnerships between Georgia agencies and organizations to collectively fight cancer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR480/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62009","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1588225,"bill_number":"SR475","title":"Mansour, Michael P.; Villa Rica Police Chief; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Villa Rica Police Chief Michael P. Mansour as Georgia's 2021-2022 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR475/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61962","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1588226,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Upson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $14,000.00 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1323/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62001","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1588227,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Georgia Urban Farming Youth Initiative Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to create and provide for an educational farming program for urban youth; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose and intent; to provide for administration, term length, and availability; to provide for the intent for annual appropriation funding; to provide for a pilot program; to provide for applications; to provide for participant requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1309/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61975","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1588228,"bill_number":"HR763","title":"Day of remembrance; February 26, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2022, as a day of remembrance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR763/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61985","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1588229,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Atkinson County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Atkinson County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4771), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4400), 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 provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1315/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61990","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1588230,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"Upson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 62 years of age or older and 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1325/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62003","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1588231,"bill_number":"SR477","title":"Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61964","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1588232,"bill_number":"HR764","title":"Smith, Bobby C., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby C. Smith Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR764/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61989","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1588233,"bill_number":"HR757","title":"Sheriff Horace Snider Memorial Mile; Marion County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Horace Irving Snider and dedicating a mile of road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR757/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61957","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1588234,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Board of Education of Twiggs County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB489/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61966","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1588235,"bill_number":"HR767","title":"Madden, Tamara Natalie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tamara Natalie Madden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR767/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61996","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1588236,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness (LEAF) Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit rules and regulations related to gasoline-powered leaf blowers except by general law; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1301/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61955","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1588237,"bill_number":"HR761","title":"Henley, Jennifer; Morrow High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Henley, Morrow High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61980","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1588238,"bill_number":"SR485","title":"Hammock, Bryn Audrey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Bryn Audrey Hammock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR485/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62014","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1588239,"bill_number":"SR479","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":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR479/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61987","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1588240,"bill_number":"HR765","title":"Freeland, Dr. Arthur Linton \"A.L.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Arthur Linton \"A.L.\" Freeland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR765/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61992","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1588241,"bill_number":"HB1320","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 revise 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 for granting the extension of time for returns; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1320/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61998","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1588242,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the \"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act\" to require an excavator that strikes or damages a utility facility that carries gas or hazardous liquid to alert emergency services; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1307/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61973","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1588243,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Berrien County; Board of Education; provide compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended, so as to provide for 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1312/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61984","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1588244,"bill_number":"SR481","title":"McCarthy, Marci; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marci McCarthy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR481/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62010","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588245,"bill_number":"SR471","title":"Flakes, Robena Gaines; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robena Gaines Flakes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR471/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61956","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1588246,"bill_number":"SR472","title":"Davis Jr, Edward Reynolds; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edward Reynolds Davis Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR472/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61958","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1588247,"bill_number":"SR483","title":"Sant, Donna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna Sant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR483/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62012","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588248,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County; description of the commissioner districts; 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, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB488/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61978","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1588249,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Ticket Brokers; sale of nontransferable tickets to athletic contests, concerts, or other entertainment events to which the public is admitted; place certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ticket brokers, so as to place certain conditions on the sale of nontransferable tickets to athletic contests, concerts, theatre performances, amusements, exhibitions, or other entertainment events to which the public is admitted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB495/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62021","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1588250,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Commerce; litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce, so as to provide for a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1321/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61999","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1588251,"bill_number":"SR470","title":"Bennet Jr., John H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John H. Bennett Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR470/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61953","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588925,"bill_number":"SR490","title":"Jones, Chandler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chandler Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR490/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62025","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588926,"bill_number":"HR779","title":"Greenville Middle School Lady Patriots; winning the Region 5 Middle School Girls Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenville Middle School Lady Patriots for winning the Region 5 Middle School Girls Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR779/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62061","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1588927,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Education Accountability; recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to the quality of education offered in secondary schools; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to the quality of education offered in secondary schools in this state; to prohibit the recognition of certain accrediting agencies by the state and others; to require the State Board of Education to establish assessment criteria, procedures, and other requirements for recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for accreditation of elementary and middle schools exclusively by the Department of Education, subject to certain conditions and limitations; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB498/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62028","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1588929,"bill_number":"HR783","title":"Daniel, Jenna; Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jenna Daniel, Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR783/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62066","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1588930,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Holidays and observances; provide for Public Safety Week","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide for Public Safety Week; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-04","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1335/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62046","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1588931,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Communications Officers; 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-23, 38-3-181, and 46-5-138.2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to basic training course for communications officers, definitions relative to emergency communications authority, and \"director\" defined and training and instruction, respectively, so as to require that 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide training requirements; to provide for compliance reviews; to provide for the establishment of continuing education units for communications officers; to provide for a definition; to require certain training for directors of public safety answering points; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB505/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62052","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1588933,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Health; allow assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to allow assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1336/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62047","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1588934,"bill_number":"SR492","title":"DeWitt, Daniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel DeWitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR492/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62027","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588936,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment; resentence a defendant, upon a motion by the prosecuting attorney and upon determining that the interest of justice would not be served by the defendant's continued incarceration, subject to conditions; authorize","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 authorize a sentencing court to resentence a defendant, upon a motion by the prosecuting attorney and upon determining that the interest of justice would not be served by the defendant's continued incarceration, subject to conditions; to provide for the application of the \"Victims' Bill of Rights\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB501/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62030","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1588937,"bill_number":"SR493","title":"Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR493/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62031","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1588938,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"State employees' health benefit plans; cover medically necessary care and treatment of head and neck conditions; mandate","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 mandate that the state health benefit plan cover medically necessary care and treatment of head and neck conditions; 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":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1339/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62050","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1588940,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; new commissioner districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB503/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62035","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1588942,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Death Investigations; medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; require","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 require a medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB496/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62024","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1588943,"bill_number":"HR784","title":"Norton, Stephanie; Bowdon School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Norton, Bowdon School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR784/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62067","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1588944,"bill_number":"HR776","title":"McCarthy, Leah; winning the Gwinnett County Girls High School Diving Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leah McCarthy for winning the Gwinnett County Girls High School Diving Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR776/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62057","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1588945,"bill_number":"HR781","title":"Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia); BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 22, 2022, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR781/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62064","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1588947,"bill_number":"HR788","title":"Patterson, Tyler M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Tyler M. Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR788/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62071","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1588948,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Conservation and natural resources; permitting of landfills near historic sites; revise limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management generally, so as to revise limitations on permitting of landfills near historic sites; to revise limitations on permitting of landfills near significant ground-water recharge areas; to require demonstration of need for new landfills to the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for buffer areas around landfills; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1338/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62049","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1588949,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Bonds and Recognizances; the term \"bail restricted offense\"; redefine","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 redefine the term \"bail restricted offense\"; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB504/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62051","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1588951,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Nigel's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide, so as to provide for the offense of murder of minors and elderly persons; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1337/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62048","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1588952,"bill_number":"HR780","title":"ARK Temporary Staffing; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending ARK Temporary Staffing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR780/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62063","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1588954,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Employment Security; definition of employment to include services performed by an 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB502/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62032","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1588955,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; analysis and collection of DNA of individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for analysis and collection of DNA of individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses; to provide for analysis and collection of DNA of individuals arrested for felony offenses; to revise and add definitions; to change provisions relating to time and procedure for obtaining DNA samples; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when offenses are bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to provide a cross-reference for purposes of DNA collection as a condition of bail; 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":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB499/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62033","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1588956,"bill_number":"HR768","title":"House Study Committee on Expanding Long-Term Care Options; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Expanding Long-Term Care Options; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR768/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62036","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1588957,"bill_number":"SR491","title":"Ballard, Bethany; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethany Ballard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR491/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62023","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588959,"bill_number":"HR782","title":"McIntosh Chiefs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the McIntosh Chiefs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR782/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62065","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1588960,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Sentence and Punishment Relative to Criminal Procedure; a conviction integrity unit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sentence and punishment relative to criminal procedure, so as to provide for a conviction integrity unit; to provide for an independent review panel and its members; to provide for petition requirements; to provide for findings and recommendations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB507/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62060","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1588962,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Social services; discrimination of healthcare services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy and gender-reassignment surgeries; 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 provided as public assistance under social services, so as to prohibit the discrimination of healthcare services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy and gender-reassignment surgeries, to covered persons on the basis of their gender expression, gender identity, or transgender status; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1332/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62043","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1588963,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"County and Municipal Levies on Public Accommodations; various provisions related to certain municipal levies; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for the promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows, so as to revise various provisions related to certain municipal levies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB497/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62026","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1588964,"bill_number":"SR494","title":"Marshall, Deborah Bailey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deborah Bailey Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR494/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62034","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1588966,"bill_number":"HR778","title":"Mill Creek High School boys cross country team; winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 7A Cross Country State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mill Creek High School boys cross country team for winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 7A Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR778/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62059","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1588967,"bill_number":"HR771","title":"SPC Adam L. Harrell Memorial Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of SPC Adam L. Harrell and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR771/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62039","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1588969,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Ad valorem tax; definition of mobile homes; include tiny homes on wheels","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and mobile homes, so as to include tiny homes on wheels in the definition of \"mobile homes\"; to define the term \"tiny home on wheels\"; to provide that mobile homes shall be returned for taxation primarily in the county where they are functionally located; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1334/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62045","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1588970,"bill_number":"SR489","title":"Terry, Josh; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josh Terry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR489/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62022","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1588971,"bill_number":"HR785","title":"Cherokee Veterans Community; five years of unwavering service to local veterans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cherokee Veterans Community for five years of unwavering service to local veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR785/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62068","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1588973,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Commerce; a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce, so as to provide for a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB500/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62029","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1588974,"bill_number":"HR769","title":"House Study Committee on Reciprocal State Immunity; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Reciprocal State Immunity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR769/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62037","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1588975,"bill_number":"HR772","title":"Hines, Ms. Maggi Reese; Carrollton, Georgia; UGA Redcoat Marching Band trumpeter section leader and UGA Battle Hymn soloist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Maggi Reese Hines of Carrollton, Georgia, the UGA Redcoat Marching Band trumpeter section leader and UGA Battle Hymn soloist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR772/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62053","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1588976,"bill_number":"HR775","title":"Digby, Emily; earning the title of 8-AAAAAA Player of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emily Digby on earning the title of 8-AAAAAA Player of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR775/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62056","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1588978,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"\"Dual Enrollment Act\"; Georgia Student Finance Commission to establish participation and performance targets for the program; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161.3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Dual Enrollment Act,\" purpose, dual credit courses, eligibility for participation, and eligibility for payment, so as to require the Georgia Student Finance Commission to establish participation and performance targets for the program; to require the Georgia Student Finance Commission to annually measure and evaluate the program and report certain data analyses related to the program to the Governor and the General Assembly; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB508/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62073","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1588980,"bill_number":"HR786","title":"St. James Lodge # 4, F. & A. M.; 151st anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 151st anniversary of St. James Lodge # 4, F. & A. M.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR786/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62069","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1588981,"bill_number":"HR787","title":"Black, Pastor Jerry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Jerry Black; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR787/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62070","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1588982,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act; enact","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 enact the \"Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act\"; to provide a short title; to prohibit certain justifications for crimes involving bias or prejudice against individuals from the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1333/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62044","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1588984,"bill_number":"HR774","title":"Colon, Miranda and Emily Kalec; Georgia Department of Education's 2020 Georgia Scholars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Miranda Colon and Emily Kalec, the Georgia Department of Education's 2020 Georgia Scholars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62055","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1588985,"bill_number":"HR773","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2022, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62054","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1588987,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Georgia Music and Theatre Jobs Recovery Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1330/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62041","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1588988,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"\"PROTECT Children Act of 2022\"; enact","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 enact the \"PROTECT Children Act of 2022\"; to amend Code Section 17-3-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to limitations on prosecution generally; to amend Code Section 20-2-201 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific course requirements, in-service or continuing education, and online offerings; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offender registration review board; to amend Code Section 42-1-19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to petition for release from registration requirements, so as to provide for victim notification relative to the filing of a petition of release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB506/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62062","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1588989,"bill_number":"HR777","title":"Mill Creek High School wrestling team; winning the 2021-2022 Region 8 Class 7A Duals Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mill Creek High School wresting team for winning the 2021-2022 Region 8 Class 7A Duals Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR777/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62058","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1588991,"bill_number":"HB1329","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":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1329/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62040","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1588992,"bill_number":"HR770","title":"House Study Committee on National Guard and Military Reserve Veterans Resources; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on National Guard and Military Reserve Veterans Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR770/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62038","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1588994,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"\"Dual Enrollment Act\"; Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia to provide the Georgia Student Finance Commission with a course transfer chart; 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 \"Dual Enrollment Act,\" purpose, dual credit courses, eligibility for participation, and eligibility for payment, so as to require the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia to provide the Georgia Student Finance Commission with a course transfer chart; to require program materials to indicate which courses are transferable; to require eligible high schools to distribute a course transfer chart to eligible students; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB509/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62072","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1588995,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"State Employment Service and the Employment Security Administration Fund; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions relating to the State Employment Service and the Employment Security Administration Fund; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1331/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62042","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1590480,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Motor Vehicles; operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; remove a fee","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB513/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62080","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1590482,"bill_number":"HR789","title":"Howard, Dr. Molly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Molly Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR789/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62107","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1590484,"bill_number":"SR499","title":"The Technology Corridor; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating The Technology Corridor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR499/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62079","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1590485,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Coffee County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4219), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1365/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62121","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1590487,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, so as to create the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of such panel; to provide for the burden of proof and evidence to be considered by such panel; to provide for evaluation of claims by such panel; to provide for notice of claims, forms, and hearings; to provide for such panel to make recommendations to such board; to provide for the deduction of monetary awards from sums recommended by such panel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1354/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62105","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1590489,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"County Boards of Equalization; handling of appeals of property tax assessments; revise certain deadlines","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 revise certain deadlines for the handling of appeals of property tax assessments; to revise certain notice requirements; to revise provisions for certain automatic judgements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB511/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62081","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1590491,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Criminal procedure; evaluations to determine mental competency to stand trial; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issues of insanity and mental incompetency in pretrial proceedings, so as to provide that evaluations to determine whether there is a substantial probability that an accused will attain mental competency to stand trial be conducted on an outpatient basis for an accused who is charged with a misdemeanor offense; to provide that treatment to determine if an accused will attain competency within a 90 day period be provided on an outpatient basis for an accused who is charged with a misdemeanor offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1353/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62104","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1590492,"bill_number":"SR503","title":"Bill Hembree Bridge; Douglas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Bill Hembree and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR503/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62102","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1590493,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Georgia Smoke-free Air Act; revise","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 that vaping in restricted areas is a misdemeanor punishable by fine; to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to early care and learning, so as to provide that operators of early care and education programs shall post signs prohibiting vaping; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to smoke-free air, so as to revise the short title; to prohibit vaping in designated smoke-free areas; to provide for exemptions; to provide that \"No Smoking\" signs may include the words \"or Vaping\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1348/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62096","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1590495,"bill_number":"HR791","title":"Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR791/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62109","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1590497,"bill_number":"SR500","title":"Georgia State University College of Law; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Georgia State University College of Law on its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR500/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62083","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1590499,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Local government; creation of new municipal corporations with the same or similar names; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the creation of new municipal corporations with the same name or a substantially similar name as that of existing municipal corporations; to provide for legislative findings and intention of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1347/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62095","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1590500,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Property; provide for handling of certain wills","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for the handling of certain wills; to provide for definitions; to provide for administrative expenses of the commissioner; to provide for a claimant's designated representative; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1352/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62100","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1590502,"bill_number":"HR790","title":"Georgia State University College of Law; 40th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Georgia State University College of Law on its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR790/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62108","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1590503,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Irwin County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Irwin County, approved February 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3757), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4064), 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 and election of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1362/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62118","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1590505,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Gambling; dogfighting; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit animal fighting; to prohibit possession or sale of animal-fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB512/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62082","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1590507,"bill_number":"HB1364","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 June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3869), 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1364/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62120","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1590508,"bill_number":"HR792","title":"Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation; Aerospace Day at the state capitol; 02/15/22; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation and recognizing February 15, 2022, as Aerospace Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62110","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1590510,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Public officers and employees; updated language regarding spouses of armed forces service members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state agencies not to discriminate in employment against servicemen's wives, so as to provide for updated language regarding spouses of armed forces service members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1344/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62092","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1590512,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Community Health, Department of; pharmacy benefits management for Medicaid program; 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 Medicaid assistance generally, so as to provide for pharmacy benefits management for the Medicaid program to be conducted by the Department of Community Health after a date certain; to provide for a cost calculation; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1351/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62099","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1590513,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Revenue and taxation; repeal Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to intangible recording tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to intangible recording tax; to remove a cross-reference; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Development Authority, so as to repeal Code Section 50-10-7, relating to certain notes exempt from intangible tax; to amend Chapter 13A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax tribunals, so as to remove cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1360/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62116","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1590515,"bill_number":"HR793","title":"Jiles, William C. \"Chris\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William C. \"Chris\" Jiles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR793/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62111","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1590516,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Elections; disqualification of persons to serve as poll watchers under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for disqualification of persons to serve as poll watchers under certain circumstances; to provide that poll watchers shall not view or attempt to view how an elector votes or has voted his or her ballot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1356/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62112","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1590518,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Professional Standards Commission; standards and procedures for certification programs; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-984, relating to the Professional Standards Commission's authority to create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel, recommending standards and procedures for certification, continuation of teaching certificates, and restrictions, so as to provide that the commission's standards and procedures for certification programs shall be neutral with respect to whether such programs are provided by for profit or not for profit entities and shall consider accredited teacher programs outside of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1357/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62113","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1590521,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; attempt to prevent net loss of land acreage available for hunting on state owned lands; extend date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legislative declarations, ownership and custody of wildlife, preservation of hunting and fishing opportunities, promotion and right to hunt, trap, or fish, local regulation, and general offenses, so as to extend the date on which the Department of Natural Resources shall attempt to prevent net loss of land acreage available for hunting opportunities on department managed state owned lands; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1349/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62097","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1590522,"bill_number":"SR504","title":"Native American Tribes; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the significant role that Native American tribes have played in Georgia and dedicating a tree on the state capitol grounds in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR504/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62103","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1590524,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Solid Waste Management; Environmental Protection Division to contract with the Department of Revenue to collect certain fees; require","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 of solid waste management, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division to contract with the Department of Revenue to collect certain fees; to specify the manner in which funds appropriated to the Solid Waste Trust Fund shall be used; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Insisted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB516/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62085","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1590525,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Military; requirement of adjutant general to publish personal information of commissioned officers of the organized militia; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adjutant general duties, records, seal, and effect of seal on documentary evidence, so as to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to publish personal information of commissioned officers of the organized militia; to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to print and distribute laws and regulations regarding the organized militia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1343/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62091","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1590527,"bill_number":"SR501","title":"Habersham County Day; recognizing February 16, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 16, 2022, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR501/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62090","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1590529,"bill_number":"SR497","title":"Carroll, Ken; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ken Carroll; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR497/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62076","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1590530,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Emergency Medical Services; provide emergency transport or care to a police dog injured while on duty in certain instances; authorize ambulance service providers and first responders","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to emergency medical services, so as to authorize ambulance service providers and first responders to provide emergency transport or care to a police dog injured while on duty in certain instances; to provide for civil immunity; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB515/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62086","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1590532,"bill_number":"SR498","title":"Cathy, Mr. Dan T.; President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A Mr. Dan T. Cathy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR498/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62077","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1590534,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Military; state sponsored life insurance plan election for Georgia National Guard personnel through National Guard Association; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel in relation to military affairs, so as to provide for state sponsored life insurance plan election for all Georgia National Guard personnel through the National Guard Association; to provide for a definition; to provide for an official sponsor for such insurance plan and related duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1345/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62093","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1590536,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Elections; sealing of ballots and unused security paper in secure containers; 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 sealing of ballots and unused security paper in secure containers; to provide for chain of custody documentation and procedures; to provide for storage of unused security paper; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1359/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62115","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1590537,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Civil practice; Attorney General is to be served and heard in defense of all Acts of the General Assembly when challenged in any court action; clarify","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 clarify that the Attorney General is to be served and heard in defense of all Acts of the General Assembly when challenged in any court action, not just statutes; to provide for the Attorney General to be a party as a matter of right; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-04","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1361/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62117","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1590538,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"\"Unmask Georgia Students Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that no local board of education, local school superintendent, or school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel shall make or enforce any rule that requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of such student may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule; to provide that a parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-29","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB514/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62084","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1590540,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Sales and use tax; sale or use of electricity used in commercial mining of digital assets; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to exempt the sale or use of electricity used in the commercial mining of digital assets; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1342/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62089","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1590542,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"Pike County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3793), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1341/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62088","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1590544,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Chairman John Meadows 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, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1358/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62114","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1590545,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to update provisions to comport with nationally recognized guidelines; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to abatement of lead poisoning hazards; to expand written advisement requirements; to expand applicability of provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a funding contingency; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1355/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62106","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1590547,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"Macon County; Board of Education; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 498), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1363/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62119","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1590548,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; executors to send notices to beneficiaries regarding filing of petitions to probate wills; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate of wills, trusts, and administration of estates, generally, so as to require executors to send notices to beneficiaries regarding the filing of petitions to probate wills; to render unlawful the provision by executors of false information; to require judges of probate courts to verify such notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1350/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62098","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1590550,"bill_number":"SR496","title":"Henderson, Joey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joey Henderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR496/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62078","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1590552,"bill_number":"SR502","title":"Carroll County Day; recognizing February 15, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 15, 2022, as Carroll County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR502/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62101","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1590553,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Motor Vehicle; operation of motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; remove a restriction","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses relative to the operation of a motor vehicle, so as to remove a restriction upon the operation of motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB510/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62074","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1590555,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Macon County; Board of Commissioners; revise member districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Macon County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 434), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 504), 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 related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1366/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62122","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1590557,"bill_number":"SR495","title":"Glasgow, Jennie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennie Glasgow on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR495/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62075","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1590558,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Glennville, City of; change description of wards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Glennville, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4003), so as to change the description of the wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1340/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62087","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1590559,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Courts; clerks of superior courts; provide for construction","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 provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1346/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62094","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1591419,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Municipal Corporations; transition of services and facilities from an existing municipality to a newly incorporated 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 for the transition of services and facilities from an existing municipality to a newly incorporated municipality; to provide definitions; to provide for the preservation of existing facilities and assets of an existing facility prior to transfer to a newly incorporated municipality; to provide for newly incorporated municipalities purchasing portions of an existing municipality's water or sewerage systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB521/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62129","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1591422,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Physicians Assistants; the licensure of pathologists' 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, assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensure of pathologists' assistants; 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 prohibit holding oneself out as a pathologists' assistant without licensure; to provide for the duties and powers of the Georgia Composite Medical Board with respect to pathologists' assistants; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB525/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62133","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1591424,"bill_number":"SR515","title":"Rawls, Rodney; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rodney Rawls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR515/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62152","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591426,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"Local government; equip operating parks and recreation facilities used by youth athletic organizations with certain vessels for heat related injuries; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require local governments or authorities operating parks and recreation facilities used by youth athletic organizations to ensure such parks and 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1373/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62140","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1591428,"bill_number":"SR508","title":"Hud-Kirk, Jamilah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamilah Hud-Kirk, the recipient of the 2022 Inspire Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR508/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62149","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1591431,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Revenue and Taxation; multiple municipalities to levy and collect taxes for an independent school system; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-405 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy and collection of tax by municipalities for independent school systems and authorized purposes for expenditures, so as to provide for multiple municipalities to levy and collect taxes for an independent school system; to amend Code Section 20-2-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipalities authorized to levy school taxes, so as to repeal and reserve such Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB520/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62128","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1591433,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"Rural Health Advancement Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to provide for the creation of the Rural Health Advancement Commission; to provide for purpose, membership, terms, meetings, expenses, and powers; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1371/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62138","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1591435,"bill_number":"HR798","title":"Joint Study Committee for Cannabis Waste Disposal and Recycling; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Cannabis Waste Disposal and Recycling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR798/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62142","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1591438,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Solicitors-General of State Courts: honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide for the honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; to provide for qualifications; to provide for certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB519/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62127","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1591440,"bill_number":"SR506","title":"Smith Jr., Bobby C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby C. Smith Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR506/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62126","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1591442,"bill_number":"SR511","title":"Hervey, Shauna Marie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shauna Marie Hervey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR511/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62155","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591444,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Board of Education of Harris County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3538), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of 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":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB522/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62130","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1591447,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Primaries and Elections; qualifications for absentee 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 primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for qualifications for absentee electors; to eliminate drop boxes for the return of absentee ballots; to revise the information to provided on the outer absentee ballot envelope; to revise the requirement to provide certain notices and reports regarding absentee balloting; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB517/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62123","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1591449,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Department of Economic Development; civil penalties and benefit recapture from employers that move call centers from this 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 this 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":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB524/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62132","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1591451,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Excise Tax; optional return of funds by a destination marketing organization to certain jurisdictions levying the tax; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for optional return of funds by a destination marketing organization to certain jurisdictions levying the tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB526/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62143","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1591454,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"Liberty County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4238), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1369/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62136","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1591456,"bill_number":"SR509","title":"Morrison, Jay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jay Morrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR509/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62153","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591458,"bill_number":"SR512","title":"Campbell, Kristopher; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kristopher Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR512/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62156","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591461,"bill_number":"SR513","title":"McCrary, Jennifer W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer W. McCrary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR513/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62158","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591463,"bill_number":"SR507","title":"Coleman-Benton, Kerri; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kerri Coleman-Benton, Curriculum Associates' 2022 National Teacher of Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR507/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62147","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1591465,"bill_number":"SR505","title":"Hooker, Douglas R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Douglas R. Hooker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR505/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62125","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1591467,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"City of Bloomingdale Community Improvement Districts Act; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Bloomingdale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1374/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62141","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1591470,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"Walker County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Walker County, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2235), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-02","last_action_date":"2022-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1367/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62134","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1591472,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"Miller County; Board of Elections and Registration; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Miller County; to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for the composition of the board and a method for selection, resignation, and removal of its members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the qualifications, terms, succession, and compensation of members; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1368/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62135","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1591474,"bill_number":"HR795","title":"Black History Month; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR795/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62145","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1591477,"bill_number":"SR514","title":"Ferguson, Jernell Elizabeth Jennings; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jernell Elizabeth Jennings Ferguson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR514/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62157","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591479,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Liberty County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Liberty 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1370/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62137","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1591481,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Emergency Management; the inclusion of barbers and cosmetologists as essential workers in the event the Governor declares a public health emergency; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for the inclusion of barbers and cosmetologists as essential workers in the event the Governor declares a public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB528/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62160","sponsor":"Sheila McNeill"},
{"bill_id":1591483,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Ethics in Government; child care and other caregiving services associated with a candidate's campaign constitute ordinary and necessary expenses of a campaign; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to provide that child care and other caregiving services associated with a candidate's campaign constitute ordinary and necessary expenses of a campaign; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB523/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62131","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1591486,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"\"Prescription Drug Rebate Financial 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 require all health insurers to pass along no less than 80 percent of all prescription drug rebates to enrollees that such insurer receives from third parties with regard to such enrollee's prescription drugs; to provide for a short title; 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":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB518/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62124","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1591488,"bill_number":"HR797","title":"Ruff, Lieutenant Joel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Joel Ruff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR797/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62148","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1591490,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act; revise provisions and short title","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the provisions and short title of Chapter 9, the \"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-09-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1372/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62139","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1591493,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Primaries and Elections; the option for municipalities and consolidated governments to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their 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 option for municipalities and consolidated governments to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their elections; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and methodology; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for modifications; 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":"2022-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB527/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62150","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1591495,"bill_number":"SR516","title":"Williams-Cheever, Dr. Idell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Idell Williams-Cheever; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62151","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591497,"bill_number":"SR517","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day; recognizing February 16, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2022, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR517/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62159","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1591499,"bill_number":"HR796","title":"Groveway Community Group; \"Telling Our Story\" program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Groveway Community Group and the \"Telling Our Story\" program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR796/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62146","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1591502,"bill_number":"SR510","title":"Orum, Tywonia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tywonia Orum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR510/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62154","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1591503,"bill_number":"HR794","title":"International Black Aviation Day; February 16, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2022, as International Black Aviation Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR794/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62144","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1592861,"bill_number":"SR520","title":"Carlton Colwell Intersection; Union County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Representative Carlton H. Colwell and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR520/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62163","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1592870,"bill_number":"SR522","title":"Self-Direction Day; recognizing February 22, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2022, as Self-Direction Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR522/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62166","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1592881,"bill_number":"SR519","title":"Officer Carol Leigh Ledford Memorial Intersection; White County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Carol Leigh Ledford and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR519/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62162","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1592890,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Cable and Video Services; definition of video service relative to the \"Consumer Choice for Television Act\"; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 76 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expedited franchising of cable and video services, so as to change the definition of video service relative to the \"Consumer Choice for Television Act\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB529/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62165","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1592899,"bill_number":"SR521","title":"Mike Berg Intersection; Dawson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Mike Berg and dedicating a intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR521/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62164","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1592908,"bill_number":"SR518","title":"Albers, Charles Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Paul Albers on his 50th anniversary with the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR518/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62161","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1593856,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Elections; private donations by state and local governmental entities for election purposes; prohibit solicitation and acceptance","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 prohibit solicitation and acceptance of private donations by state and local governmental entities for election purposes; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1402/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62235","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1593857,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Commission; establish","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, so as to establish the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Commission; to provide for definitions; to assign such commission to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for membership; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for duties; to authorize the acceptance of funds; to provide for the establishment of a grant program to support local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdiction task forces relative to motor vehicle related crime prevention initiatives; to provide for standards and conditions for such grant program; to provide for recommendations and reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1379/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62207","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1593858,"bill_number":"HR817","title":"Dingle, Larry M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry M. Dingle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR817/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62201","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1593859,"bill_number":"HR807","title":"Astro Turf Day; March 21, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending AstroTurf and recognizing March 21, 2022, as AstroTurf Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR807/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62191","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1593860,"bill_number":"HR810","title":"Atkinson, Stephanie; Appalachee High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Atkinson, Appalachee High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR810/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62194","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1593861,"bill_number":"SR527","title":"Carter, Dr. John H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John H. Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR527/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62176","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1593863,"bill_number":"HR814","title":"Guck, Emily; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Guck, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR814/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62198","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1593864,"bill_number":"SR533","title":"Phillips, Walker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walker Phillips; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR533/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62181","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1593865,"bill_number":"SR531","title":"McDonald, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David McDonald; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR531/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62179","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1593866,"bill_number":"HR803","title":"Chance, Louie I., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Louie I. Chance Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR803/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62187","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1593867,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Criminal procedure; compensation for public defenders and assistant public defenders; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public defenders, so as to revise the compensation of public defenders and assistant public defenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1391/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62219","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1593869,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Education; limitations on waiver and variance requests by local school systems requesting flexibility; 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 limitations on waiver and variance requests by local school systems requesting flexibility; to remove requirement that local school systems requesting flexibility must select at least one waiver or variance request from a prescribed list of options; to provide for certain conditions upon local charter schools and the individual schools of charter school systems; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB530/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62167","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1593870,"bill_number":"HR819","title":"Fred Pulliam Memorial Bridge; Franklin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Fred Pulliam and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR819/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62226","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1593871,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB536/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62239","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1593872,"bill_number":"HR800","title":"Norman, Regina Hewlett; Liberty Point Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Regina Hewlett Norman, Liberty Point Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR800/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62184","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1593873,"bill_number":"HR804","title":"MTO Shahmaghsoudi® School of Islamic Sufism®; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending MTO Shahmaghsoudi® School of Islamic Sufism®; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR804/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62188","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1593875,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office; revise annexation reporting requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise annexation reporting requirements to require the provision of reports to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; to require the submission of a digital shapefile with such reports; to provide for regional commissions to assist certain municipalities in the production of such digital files; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1385/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62213","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1593876,"bill_number":"SR530","title":"Spooner, Katrina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katrina Spooner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR530/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62178","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1593877,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978; hearing before an administrative law judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978,\" so as to provide for hearing before an administrative law judge; to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1383/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62211","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1593878,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Public Health, Dept. of; require persons to submit to vaccinations or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; repeal authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations against or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1394/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62222","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1593879,"bill_number":"HR808","title":"Restaurant industry of Georgia; State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; February 23, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 23, 2022, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR808/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62192","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1593880,"bill_number":"SR534","title":"Bradburn, Jason; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jason Bradburn for his service to the State of Georgia and its people; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR534/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62182","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1593882,"bill_number":"SR529","title":"Chance Jr., Louie I.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Louie I. Chance Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR529/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62177","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1593883,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Elections; certain individuals challenging an elector's name appearing on list of electors shall not be liable for such challenge; 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 certain individuals challenging an elector's name appearing on the list of electors shall not be liable for such challenge; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1401/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62234","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1593884,"bill_number":"HR805","title":"Rabun County; \"The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as \"The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR805/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62189","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1593885,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Food, drugs, and cosmetics; food service establishments to serve patrons' pet dogs within designated outdoor areas; authorize","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 authorize food service establishments to serve patrons' pet dogs within designated outdoor areas of the establishment; to provide for rules and regulations to protect public health; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1376/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62204","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1593886,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Local government; require directors to do yearly continuing education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62A-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required training on development and redevelopment programs, so as to require directors to do yearly continuing education; to make such continuing education a prerequisite for OneGeorgia Authority funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1382/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62210","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1593888,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Community Health, Department of; submit waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1404/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62237","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1593889,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"\"Reducing Street Homelessness Act of 2022\"; 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 targeted state funding for projects such as safe parking areas, structured camping facilities, and individual unit shelters; to provide for allocation of state funding under certain conditions; to provide for grant-allocation contracts and state grants; to provide for the designation of structured camping facilities on state property; to provide for a prohibition on use of undesignated state property for camping; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for violations and penalty; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB535/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62227","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1593890,"bill_number":"HR806","title":"Robinson, Erik; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erik Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62190","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1593891,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Public Disclosure; public disclosure of certain public records pertaining to state employees; remove an exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required, so as to remove an exemption relating to public disclosure of certain public records pertaining to state employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB533/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62174","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1593892,"bill_number":"SR528","title":"Edna Jo Mize Intersection; Dawson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Edna Jo Mize and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR528/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62175","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1593894,"bill_number":"HR811","title":"Carroll, Ansley; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ansley Carroll, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR811/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62195","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1593895,"bill_number":"HR802","title":"Jones, David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR802/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62186","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1593896,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Labor and industrial relations; right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to provide for a right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1390/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62218","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1593897,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Sales and use tax; sale or use of pipes necessary and integral to manufacturing of potable water by a manufacturer; 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 sales and use taxation the sale or use of pipes necessary and integral to the manufacturing of potable water by a manufacturer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1386/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62214","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1593898,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Zoning; changes to ordinances that revise single-family residential classifications; provide additional notice and hearing provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, notice of hearing, nongovernmental initiated actions, reconsideration of defeated actions, and procedure on zoning for property annexed into municipality, so as to provide additional notice and hearing provisions for changes to zoning ordinances that revise single-family residential classifications and definition so as to authorize multifamily residential property uses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1406/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62240","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1593899,"bill_number":"HR812","title":"Ramsell, Ella; Winder Barrow High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ella Ramsell, Winder Barrow High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR812/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62196","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1593901,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"Crimes and offenses; remove places of worship from unauthorized locations a weapon or long gun may be carried","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to remove places of worship from unauthorized locations a weapon or long gun may be carried; to provide for online application for weapons carry licenses and renewal licenses; to provide for relief; to amend Code Section 17-5-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions and disposition of personal property in custody of law enforcement agency; to amend Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs; 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1378/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62206","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1593902,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Liberty County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4238), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1397/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62230","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1593903,"bill_number":"HR813","title":"Harris, Michelle; Winder Barrow High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Harris, Winder Barrow High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR813/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62197","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1593904,"bill_number":"HR801","title":"Molnar, John A. \"Jack\" and Kathleen M. \"Kathy\"; grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating John A. \"Jack\" and Kathleen M. \"Kathy\" Molnar upon the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR801/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62185","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1593905,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Buildings and housing; amend Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amendment and revision of codes generally, so as to require the department to amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1384/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62212","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1593907,"bill_number":"HR816","title":"Holton, Michael E., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael E. Holton Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR816/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62200","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1593908,"bill_number":"HR818","title":"Bobby Lee Cook Memorial Intersection; Chattooga County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby Lee Cook and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR818/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62225","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1593909,"bill_number":"HR809","title":"Carlyle, Riley Kaye; Appalachee High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Riley Kaye Carlyle, Appalachee High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR809/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62193","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1593910,"bill_number":"HR815","title":"Georgia State University men's soccer team; outstanding performance and appearance in the NCAA Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University men's soccer team on its outstanding performance and appearance in the NCAA Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR815/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62199","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1593911,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Health; certificate of need requirements; acute care hospitals established in rural counties that meet certain criteria; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, so as to provide an exemption for acute care hospitals established in rural counties that meet certain criteria; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1403/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62236","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1593913,"bill_number":"SR525","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Ga; ensure that no less than 85 percent of all early-action admissions are awarded to Georgia resident students; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to ensure that no less than 85 percent of all early-action admissions are awarded to Georgia resident students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR525/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62171","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1593914,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Back the Blue Fund; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for insurance, so as to establish the Back the Blue Fund that distributes voluntary contributions made through motor vehicle insurance policies to increase the pay to or enhance the benefits of law enforcement officers in this state; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB532/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62172","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1593915,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Military, emergency management, and veterans affairs; exempt evictions from tolling provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial emergency, so as to exempt evictions from tolling provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1393/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62221","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1593916,"bill_number":"SR526","title":"Arab American Heritage Month; recognizing April 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR526/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62173","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1593917,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Labor and industrial relations; workers' compensation; eliminate cohabitation as a basis upon which to terminate the dependency of a spouse","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 eliminate cohabitation as a basis upon which to terminate the dependency of a spouse and cease workers' compensation payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1375/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62203","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1593919,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"State Government; certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; 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 certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; to provide 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB534/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62202","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1593920,"bill_number":"SR524","title":"Home First Gwinnett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Home First Gwinnett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR524/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62169","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1593921,"bill_number":"SR532","title":"Conkey, Donald S.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald S. Conkey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62180","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1593922,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; suspension for failure to pay a civil penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone; 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 suspension of a motor vehicle registration upon failure to pay a civil monetary penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone captured by recorded images; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1387/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62215","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1593923,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"The Zoning Procedures Law; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local governments, so as to revise \"The Zoning Procedures Law\"; to revise provisions related to judicial review of zoning decisions; to revise definitions; to provide for requirements for zoning decisions by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to require review procedures for decisions made by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to provide for judicial review of zoning decisions; to require certain designations relating to appeals of quasi-judicial decisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1405/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62238","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1593924,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"Locust Grove, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Locust Grove ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of 100 percent 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1399/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62232","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1593926,"bill_number":"SR535","title":"Lunsford, Mack Newman \"Bud\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mack Newman \"Bud\" Lunsford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR535/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62229","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1593927,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Local government; water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; to make such courses a prerequisite for Georgia Environmental Finance Authority funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Insisted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1381/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62209","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1593928,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Income tax; equitable relief regarding failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; authorize private causes of action","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to income taxes, so as to authorize private causes of action for equitable relief regarding the failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1377/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62205","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1593929,"bill_number":"SR523","title":"Pu, Mr. William; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William Pu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR523/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62168","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1593930,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts, so as to create the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council; to provide for definitions; to provide for the membership, powers, and duties of the council; to provide for funding of the council; to provide for the status of the council and its members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1396/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62224","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1593932,"bill_number":"HR799","title":"Winns, Tyler Jermaine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tyler Jermaine Winns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR799/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62183","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1593933,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Civil practice; alternative procedure for designation of official legal organ; provide","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 provide an alternative procedure for the designation of the official legal organ; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1388/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62216","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1593934,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Georgia Safe Workplaces Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to enact the \"Georgia Safe Workplaces Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a right of action; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for determining factors regarding workplace harassment; to provide for a statute of limitations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1389/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62217","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1593935,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"Motor vehicles; acceptance of electronic copies of certificates of title issued in another state or country; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application for first certificate of title for motor vehicles, so as to provide for acceptance of electronic copies of certificates of title issued in another state or country; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1395/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62223","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1593936,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Income tax; sunset and automatic repeal of an income tax credit for revitalization zones; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise provisions related to the sunset and automatic repeal of an income tax credit for revitalization zones; to provide for a period of time after which certain qualifying actions or expenditures may occur or be completed; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1380/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62208","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1593938,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; provide","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 provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with subpoena power to further such investigations; to provide for penalty; 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1392/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62220","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1593939,"bill_number":"SR536","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognizing February 23, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 23, 2022, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR536/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62228","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1593940,"bill_number":"SB531","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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB531/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62170","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1593941,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; subject to state procurement laws; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to state procurement laws; to revise the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; to provide for information to be provided to such committee; to revise the number of Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses that can be issued by the commission; to revise dates for the retrospective study of minority participation; to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to open records laws; to provide for third-party consultants; to provide for the issuance of certain licenses by a date certain; 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":"2022-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1400/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62233","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1593942,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Covington, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Covington ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1398/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62231","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1595016,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Elections and Primaries; fraud countermeasures on physical absentee ballots; 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to require certain fraud countermeasures on physical absentee ballots; to provide an exception; to provide for rule making by the State Election Board; to provide that such ballots shall be required only in the event of a specific appropriation of funds by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB538/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62242","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1595047,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"\"Georgia Food Insecurity Eradication Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as enact the \"Food Insecurity Eradication Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Food Security Advisory Council; to provide for duties; to provide for appointments and terms; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB537/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62241","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1595861,"bill_number":"HR824","title":"Battle, Mae; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mae Battle for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR824/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62275","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1595862,"bill_number":"HR837","title":"Konter, Jerry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jerry Konter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR837/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62289","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1595864,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Education, Department of; provide certain information to parents and guardians of students completing fifth and sixth grades regarding adolescent vaccinations","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 Department of Education to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students completing the fifth and sixth grades regarding recommended adolescent vaccinations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1416/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62257","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1595865,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Putnam County; State Court; district attorney shall represent the state in all criminal prosecutions and perform the duties of solicitor-general; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), as amended, so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2023, the district attorney of the judicial circuit within which Putnam County is located shall represent the state in all criminal prosecutions brought in the State Court of Putnam County and shall perform the duties of the office of solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1411/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62252","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1595866,"bill_number":"SR537","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 48th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR537/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62258","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1595867,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"TLC 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 regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide for screening, training, and supervision of home health aides; to require certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide for backup home health aides; to require liability insurance coverage; to provide for responsibility of a home health agency for negligence and willful misconduct by home health aides; to provide that home health aides are subject to criminal background checks; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1427/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62273","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1595868,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Wrongful Death; a parent who is determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child shall have no right of recovery against the value of the child's life; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wrongful death, so as to provide that a parent who is determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child shall have no right of recovery against the value of the child's life; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates generally, so as to provide for forfeiture of an intestate share of an estate under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB543/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62298","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1595871,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Social services; ensure information contained in automated child welfare systems is shared with foster providers and school systems","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 ensure that information and data contained in the state-wide automated child welfare information system is shared with foster providers and local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1423/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62267","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1595872,"bill_number":"HR836","title":"Harrison, Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Harrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR836/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62288","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1595873,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance; use of any device to photograph or record patients in a health care facility shall be unlawful; 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 the use of any device to photograph or record patients in a health care facility shall be unlawful; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB539/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62246","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1595875,"bill_number":"HR838","title":"Cooke, Carolyn Helene; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Carolyn Helene Cooke for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR838/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62290","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1595876,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1428/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62295","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1595877,"bill_number":"SR554","title":"Stamper, Parks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Parks Stamper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR554/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62313","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1595878,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"Labor and industrial relations; workers' compensation benefits; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to change certain provisions related to workers' compensation benefits; to increase the compensation benefits for total disability and temporary partial disability; to increase the total compensation payable to a surviving spouse as a sole dependent at the time of death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1409/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62245","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1595879,"bill_number":"HR828","title":"Jeter, Manning Thomas \"Tom\", III.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Manning Thomas \"Tom\" Jeter III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR828/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62280","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1595882,"bill_number":"HR833","title":"Hobson-Matthews, Cheri; outstanding public service as Henry County's County Manager; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cheri Hobson-Matthews on her outstanding public service as Henry County's County Manager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR833/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62285","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1595883,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Insurance; coverage of dental care provided by means of teledentistry; provide","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 insurance generally, so as to provide for coverage of dental care provided by means of teledentistry; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to authorize licensed dentists to provide oral healthcare by means of teledentistry; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements and conditions; to provide for standard of care; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB540/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62271","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1595884,"bill_number":"HR839","title":"Rivers, Dr. David Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. David Eugene Rivers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR839/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62291","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1595885,"bill_number":"SR551","title":"Lesko, Dylan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dylan Lesko; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR551/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62301","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1595886,"bill_number":"SR543","title":"Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR543/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62293","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1595888,"bill_number":"SR538","title":"Williams, Molly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Molly Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR538/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62259","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1595889,"bill_number":"SR544","title":"World Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the World Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and recognizing the organization's 28th Annual Conference in Atlanta on March 26, 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR544/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62296","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1595891,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"City of Carrollton, Georgia; exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Carrollton, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB548/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62312","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1595893,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; prohibit transfer, sale, or assignment of certain tax credits on or after a certain date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act,\" so as to prohibit the transfer, sale, or assignment of certain tax credits on or after a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1422/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62266","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1595894,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Dawson, City of; increase terms of office for future mayors and councilmembers to four years","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dawson, approved April 2, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3536), so as to increase the terms of office for future mayors and councilmembers to four years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1407/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62243","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1595895,"bill_number":"HR829","title":"Punchline Comedy Club; 40th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Punchline Comedy Club on its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR829/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62281","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1595896,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Greene County; qualifications for participation in health insurance program; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 15 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents by paying the total cost of such participation, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3664), as amended, so as to clarify the qualifications for participation in such health insurance program; to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 25 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents with Greene County funding such coverage as it does for active employees; to clarify who is covered under such provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1412/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62253","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1595898,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"Elections; electors who are visually disabled may vote electronically; 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 electors who are visually disabled may vote electronically; to provide a definition; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1410/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62251","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1595899,"bill_number":"SR547","title":"Hinkel, Mary S.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mary S. Hinkel for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR547/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62304","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1595900,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Education; recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to the quality of education offered in public secondary schools; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to the quality of education offered in public secondary schools in this state; to provide for the accreditation of public secondary schools and local school systems by recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for requirements for such accreditation; to prohibit the recognition of certain accrediting agencies by the state and others; to require the State Board of Education to establish assessment criteria, procedures, and other requirements for recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for applicability; to provide for construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1419/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62263","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1595902,"bill_number":"HR825","title":"Lamb, Coach Ray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Ray Lamb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62276","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1595904,"bill_number":"HR834","title":"Vickers, Reverend Eric George, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Eric George Vickers Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR834/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62286","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1595905,"bill_number":"HR820","title":"James J. Boss Memorial Roundabout; Barrow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James J. Boss and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR820/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62247","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1595906,"bill_number":"SR542","title":"Women Veterans Day; recognizing the first Tuesday in March of every year","description":"A RESOLUTION commending women veterans and recognizing the first Tuesday in March of every year as Women Veterans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR542/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62279","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1595907,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Criminal procedure; accused's claim of intellectual disability involving a capital offense in which the death penalty is sought; provide for pretrial proceedings","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 provide for pretrial proceedings in connection with an accused's claim of intellectual disability in criminal cases involving a capital offense in which the death penalty is sought; to provide for postconviction, presentence proceedings in connection with an accused's claim of intellectual disability in criminal cases involving a capital offense in which the death penalty is sought; to provide for procedure and definitions; to change provisions relating to verdicts and jury charges in such cases; to provide for conforming cross-references in connection to speedy trial demands and the Supreme Court's review of pretrial proceedings in death penalty cases; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1426/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62270","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1595909,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Core Curriculum; schools to provide training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator for students in grades nine or ten; 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 schools to provide training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator for students in grades nine or ten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB545/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62300","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1595910,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"College Park, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of College Park ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for 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":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1417/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62261","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1595911,"bill_number":"HR823","title":"House Study Committee on Pharmacy Deserts; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Pharmacy Deserts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR823/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62250","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1595912,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Columbus, City of; tax for public health care purposes; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as authorize a tax for public health care purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1418/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62262","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1595913,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"Georgia Lottery for Education Act; administrative procedures regarding coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; 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 \"Georgia Lottery for Education Act,\" so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1424/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62268","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1595916,"bill_number":"HR827","title":"Day, Mary Alice; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Alice Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR827/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62278","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1595917,"bill_number":"SR549","title":"Tippins, Senator Lindsey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Lindsey Tippins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR549/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62307","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1595919,"bill_number":"HR826","title":"Treadwell, Dr. Tandy Walter, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Tandy Walter Treadwell Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR826/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62277","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1595920,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Domestic relations; legally separated spouse can petition for adoption of a child; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding adoption, so as to provide that a legally separated spouse can petition for adoption of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1415/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62256","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1595921,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Conservation and natural resources; Hazardous Waste Trust Fund; dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1421/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62265","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1595922,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience 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 authorize local governments to establish and adopt commercial property assessed clean energy and storm resiliency (C-PACER) programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1413/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62254","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1595923,"bill_number":"SR545","title":"Givan Jr, Bishop Jake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Jake Givan Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR545/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62302","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1595926,"bill_number":"SR546","title":"Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognizing March 3, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2022, as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Day in the State of Georgia and March 2022 as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR546/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62303","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1595927,"bill_number":"SR553","title":"Georgia Association of Educators; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Association of Educators on the occasion of its 155th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR553/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62311","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1595928,"bill_number":"HR821","title":"Seixas Milner Memorial Highway; Barrow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Seixas Milner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR821/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62248","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1595930,"bill_number":"HR830","title":"Risko, Thomas \"Tom\" M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas \"Tom\" M. Risko; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR830/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62282","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1595931,"bill_number":"HR832","title":"Hill, Reverend Dr. Clyde, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Clyde Hill Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR832/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62284","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1595932,"bill_number":"SR552","title":"Joint Achievement Gap for Boys Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Achievement Gap for Boys Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR552/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62306","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1595933,"bill_number":"HR831","title":"Williams, Ludell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ludell Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR831/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62283","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1595934,"bill_number":"SR550","title":"Leadership Newton Class of 2022; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Leadership Newton Class of 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR550/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62308","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1595936,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Carroll County School District; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3780), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB546/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62309","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1595938,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"City of Carrollton; description of the election wards for the city council; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Carrollton, approved September 9, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, p. 474), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3542), so as to change the description of the election wards for the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB549/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62314","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1595939,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"\"Broadband Resiliency, Public Safety, and Quality Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to limit the \"Competitive Emerging Communications Technologies Act of 2006\" to wireless service; to provide the Public Service Commission with the authority and duty to regulate broadband services and VoIP in this state; to enact the \"Broadband Resiliency, Public Safety, and Quality Act\"; to amend Titles 38, 39, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, minors, and public utilities and public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB542/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62297","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1595940,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Law enforcement; collection of DNA from certain individuals at time of arrest; 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 the collection of DNA from certain individuals at the time of arrest; to provide for the handling, use, and storage of such samples and analysis results; to provide for certain immunity for persons obtaining such samples; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1420/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62264","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1595941,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; revise definition and taxation of income of taxable nonresidents","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 revise the definition and taxation of income of taxable nonresidents with respect to the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; to revise the allocation and apportionment of income from state certified productions for corporations; to require registration and location of intellectual property associated with a state certified production; 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":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1414/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62255","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1595943,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Health of Students; care of students being treated for epilepsy or a seizure disorder; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the care of students being treated for epilepsy or a seizure disorder; to provide for definitions; to provide for the completion, submission, and review of seizure action plans for students being treated for epilepsy or a seizure disorder; to provide for the implementation of seizure action plans; to require the Department of Education to develop training guidelines and model seizure action plans for use by local school systems and schools; to provide for the training of designated school personnel; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB541/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62294","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1595944,"bill_number":"HR840","title":"Belton, LCDR David Calvin, Sr.; United States Navy (retired); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LCDR David Calvin Belton Sr., United States Navy (retired); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62292","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1595946,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols; placement of a public art exhibition in honor of Georgia's wartime veterans; 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 public art exhibition in honor of Georgia's wartime veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB544/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62299","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1595947,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"Shellman, City of; selection of mayor pro tempore; 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), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to selection of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1408/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62244","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1595949,"bill_number":"SR541","title":"Tolbert, Francis \"Frank\" Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Francis \"Frank\" Eugene Tolbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR541/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62274","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1595950,"bill_number":"SR540","title":"Banks County Deputies; Deputy Dillon Crump, Deputy Cale Mathis, and Deputy Jeffrey Ledford; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deputy Dillon Crump, Deputy Cale Mathis, and Deputy Jeffrey Ledford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62272","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1595951,"bill_number":"HR822","title":"Georgia's opposition to shark fin trade; state","description":"A RESOLUTION stating Georgia's opposition to the shark fin trade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR822/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62249","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1595953,"bill_number":"SR539","title":"DeBroux, Louis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Louis DeBroux for his devotion to his family, the Republican Party, and his grassroots political activism for over 15 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR539/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62260","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1595954,"bill_number":"SR548","title":"National Black McDonald's Operators Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Black McDonald's Operators Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR548/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62305","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1595955,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Medical cannabis; Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1425/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62269","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1595957,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"City of Savannah and Chatham County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB550/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62315","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1595958,"bill_number":"HR835","title":"Georgia State University Panther Band; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Panther Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR835/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62287","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1595959,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Carrollton Board of Education; the description of the education wards; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Carrollton Independent School System under the management and control of the Carrollton Board of Education, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4504), so as to change the description of the education wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB547/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62310","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1596755,"bill_number":"SR559","title":"Southeast Whitfield High School Soccer Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Southeast Whitfield High School soccer team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class AAA State Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR559/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62320","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1596757,"bill_number":"SR560","title":"Dalton High School Soccer Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton High School soccer team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class 6A State Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR560/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62322","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1596759,"bill_number":"SR557","title":"McLemore Resort Community Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the McLemore Resort Community and dedicating an intersection in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR557/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62319","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1596761,"bill_number":"SR562","title":"I'm A Father F1rst Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending I'm A Father F1rst Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR562/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62324","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1596764,"bill_number":"SR555","title":"Commissioner Allan Bradford Memorial Intersection; Dade County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Commissioner Allan Bradford and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR555/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62316","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1596766,"bill_number":"SR558","title":"Coahulla Creek High School Soccer Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Coahulla Creek High School soccer team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class 4A State Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR558/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62321","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1596769,"bill_number":"SR556","title":"Rogers, James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR556/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62317","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1596771,"bill_number":"SR561","title":"Templeton Sr, Rex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rex Templeton Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR561/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62323","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1596773,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Superior Courts; penalty for the failure of clerks of the superior court to timely transmit certain required information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts, so as to provide for a penalty for the failure of clerks of the superior court to timely transmit certain required information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide that certain fees that are collected and remitted to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall be paid to the general fund of the state treasury under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB551/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62318","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1596776,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Superior Courts; eighth judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an eighth judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-23","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB552/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62325","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1597352,"bill_number":"SR578","title":"Black Art in America; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black Art in America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR578/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62413","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1597353,"bill_number":"HB1440","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 is independent of the hiring organization in connection with the performance of such services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1440/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62349","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1597354,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Domestic relations; dating violence protective orders; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dating violence protective orders, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1452/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62372","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1597355,"bill_number":"HR862","title":"Gerdau; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Gerdau; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR862/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62403","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597356,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Watercraft; any person 15 years of age or older to operate a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 vessel; authorize","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 of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to authorize any person 15 years of age or older to operate a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 vessel on any of the waters of this state if such person meets certain conditions pertaining to licensure, education, and accompaniment by an adult; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB553/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62327","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1597357,"bill_number":"HR855","title":"Nahmias, Chief Justice David E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Justice David E. Nahmias; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR855/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62396","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1597358,"bill_number":"HR851","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 109 years of service; Delta Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 109 years of service and recognizing March 2, 2022, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR851/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62392","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1597359,"bill_number":"SR566","title":"Hutchinson, Albert L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Albert L. Hutchinson and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR566/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62342","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1597360,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; enforcement of laws regarding expired, revoked, canceled, or suspended registration by civil monetary penalty; 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 enforcement of laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle with an expired, revoked, canceled, or suspended registration using recorded images to be penalized by a civil monetary penalty; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to amend Code Section 35-1-22, relating to prohibition on law enforcement retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems, limited use of data, and public disclosure prohibited, 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":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1448/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62368","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1597361,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Georgia Ports Authority; provide for powers of authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Ports Authority, so as to provide for powers of the authority; to expand the arrest authority of officers of the Georgia Ports Authority in certain circumstances; to provide for additional powers and duties of such officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1455/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62375","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1597362,"bill_number":"HR863","title":"Abbott, Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tim Abbott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR863/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62404","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597363,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"Transportation, Department of; meetings for election of board members; amend notice provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to public-private partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure 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":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1438/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62347","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1597364,"bill_number":"SR564","title":"Senate Rules; amend","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR564/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62338","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1597365,"bill_number":"HR852","title":"Stamper, Parks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Parks Stamper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62393","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1597366,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Department of Administrative Services; companies owned or operated by Russia to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; prohibit","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 of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by Russia to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB562/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62385","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1597367,"bill_number":"HR846","title":"Cail, Renee; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Renee Cail for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR846/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62387","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1597368,"bill_number":"HR845","title":"General Assembly; members of county governing authorities elected from single-member districts shall represent no more than 50,000 residents; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of county governing authorities elected from single-member districts shall represent no more than 50,000 residents; to authorize the General Assembly to increase the size of such governing authorities, notwithstanding local constitutional amendments or other law to the contrary; to provide for the automatic increase in the size of county governing authorities to maintain such representation ratio; to provide districts, initial terms, and elections of new members of such governing authorities; to authorize subsequent local legislation; 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":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR845/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62384","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1597369,"bill_number":"HR848","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; 02/28/22; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2022, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR848/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62389","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1597370,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Game and fish; exempt African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wild animals for which a license or permit is required, so as to exempt the African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1451/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62371","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1597371,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Zadok's Call; enact Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-182 of the O.C.G.A., relating to establishment of Georgia Emergency Communications Authority, purpose, duties and responsibilities, board of directors, perpetual existence, power and authority, operation, and regulation, so as to provide for assistance to locally managed public safety answering points for the voluntary collection and dissemination of information relating to mental health conditions and alternate emergency contacts; to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1456/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62376","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1597372,"bill_number":"HR847","title":"Arab American Heritage Month; April 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR847/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62388","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1597373,"bill_number":"SR576","title":"Hickman, Rebecca; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Hickman, Metter Middle School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR576/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62410","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1597374,"bill_number":"HR866","title":"Boyd, Valerie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Valerie Boyd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR866/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62407","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1597375,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Department of Transportation; meetings for the election of board members; amend notice provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to public-private partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB558/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62339","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1597376,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Local government; authority, procedures, identification, and status of lands relative to municipal deannexation; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal annexation of territory, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to authority, procedures, identification, and status of lands relative to municipal deannexation; to provide for municipal deannexation of property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for facilities and services; to provide for special tax districts for outstanding general obligation bonded indebtedness; to provide for deannexation dispute resolution; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1439/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62348","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1597377,"bill_number":"SR565","title":"Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor; official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR565/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62340","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1597378,"bill_number":"HR841","title":"Bobby Rowan - Enigma Parkway; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Senator Robert Alvin Rowan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR841/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62334","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1597379,"bill_number":"SR580","title":"Georgia Cattlemen's Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cattlemen's Association upon its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR580/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62415","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1597380,"bill_number":"SR563","title":"Johnson, Lynn Cribb; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Lynn Cribb Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR563/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62331","sponsor":"Sheila McNeill"},
{"bill_id":1597381,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Brookhaven, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3992), so as to repeal provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to repeal an automatic reversion; to repeal a conditional provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1446/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62365","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1597382,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Georgia Safe Outdoor Dog Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dogs, so as to provide protections for dogs kept outdoors; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards of care; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for preemption; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1450/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62370","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1597383,"bill_number":"HR853","title":"Askew, Dr. Tara W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tara W. Askew; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR853/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62394","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1597384,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"Waters, ports, and watercraft; restrictions on operation of wake boats; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft generally, so as to provide for restrictions on operation of wake boats; to provide for a maximum wake boat weight on certain lakes; to provide an exception; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1460/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62381","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1597385,"bill_number":"SR570","title":"McNeill, Senator Sheila M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Sheila M. McNeill on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR570/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62359","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1597386,"bill_number":"SR571","title":"Blankinship, Milton \"Buddy\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton \"Buddy\" Blankinship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR571/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62361","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1597387,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Education; needs based financial aid program; include eligibility for students with a financial aid gap","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the needs based financial aid program, so as to include eligibility for students with a financial aid gap; to provide for evaluation; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1435/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62344","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1597388,"bill_number":"SR577","title":"Stewart, Hank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hank Stewart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62412","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1597389,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Community Health, Department of; contract with dental care administrators to cover dental service for recipients of medical assistance; 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 provided as public assistance under social services, so as to provide for the Department of Community Health to contract directly with dental care administrators to cover dental services for recipients of medical assistance under Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids programs; to require the Department of Community Health to competitively bid out such contracts and limit such contracts to a minimum of two but no more than three dental care administrators; to provide for requirements, including disclosures and reports, for dental care administrators; to provide for an amendment or waiver to the state plan if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1449/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62369","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1597390,"bill_number":"SR573","title":"Taylor, Steve; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Steve Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR573/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62379","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1597391,"bill_number":"HR849","title":"Georgia Railroaders Day at the capitol; March 1, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's railroaders and recognizing March 1, 2022, as Georgia Railroaders Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR849/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62390","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1597392,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"Dawson County; Board of Elections; provide for appointment of fifth member","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Dawson County, approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4680), as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of the fifth member of the board; to conform the appointment process for the other members of the board with state law; to provide for staggered terms of the board; to revise the duties of the election supervisor; to provide for the appointment and duties of a chairperson and secretary of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1432/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62332","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1597393,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Sentence and Punishment; any time after conviction; defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; provide","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 provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB565/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62411","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1597394,"bill_number":"HR844","title":"House of Representatives; express condemnation of Canadian Prime Minister using Emergencies Act to end truckers' Freedom Convoy","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing condemnation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau using the Emergencies Act to end truckers' Freedom Convoy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR844/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62383","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1597395,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Georgia FairTax Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal income taxes in their entirety; to completely revise sales and use taxes; to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1459/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62380","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1597396,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Long County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions for staggering of terms of office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3604), so as to revise provisions for staggering of terms of office for commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1445/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62364","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1597397,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Professions and businesses; exempt a certified peace officer employed as an independent contractor from certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to exempt a certified peace officer employed by a licensed private detective business or private security business as an independent contractor from requirements of such chapter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1441/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62350","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1597398,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Long-term Care Ombudsman Program; long-term care facilities post certain notice on their websites; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, so as to require long-term care facilities post certain notice on their websites; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1436/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62345","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1597399,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; a campus program to support military students and their families; 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 for a campus program to support military students and their families; to authorize the Department of Education to establish minimum requirements for a school to participate in such program; to authorize the department to establish additional criteria for a school to participate in such program; to authorize a school to partner with a local school system to procure any assistance necessary to implement criteria for such program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB563/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62408","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1597400,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County; new commissioner districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 807), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB555/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62326","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1597401,"bill_number":"SR575","title":"Stewart, Celena M.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Celena M. Stewart for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR575/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62386","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1597402,"bill_number":"SR572","title":"Boyce, Mike; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mike Boyce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR572/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62362","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1597403,"bill_number":"HR858","title":"Morrison, Caroline; Cartersville City Schools' 2021-2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caroline Morrison, Cartersville City Schools' 2021-2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR858/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62399","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597404,"bill_number":"HR860","title":"Hammond, Kerry; Emerson Elementary School's 2021-2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kerry Hammond, Emerson Elementary School's 2021-2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR860/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62401","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597405,"bill_number":"SR574","title":"Frary, Joshua David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joshua David Frary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR574/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62367","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1597406,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Mobile food service establishments; operate in county of origin or other counties without an additional permit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to provide that mobile food service establishments that have active permits may operate in the county of origin and in one or more counties other than its county of origin without obtaining an additional permit; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice to other counties prior to operation; to provide for communication between the county of origin and other counties; to provide for inspections of mobile food service establishments by other counties; to provide for written notice of remedial measures upon failure of an inspection; to provide for violation fines and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1443/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62352","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1597407,"bill_number":"HR865","title":"Surrett, Mindy; Cartersville City Schools' 2021-2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mindy Surrett, Cartersville City Schools' 2021-2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR865/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62406","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597408,"bill_number":"HR864","title":"Southern Cove; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Southern Cove; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR864/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62405","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597409,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Drivers' Licenses; issuance of a driver's license to current and retired peace officers at no charge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of a driver's license to current and retired peace officers at no charge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB556/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62343","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1597410,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Income tax; revise rates of taxation on income","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 revise the rates of taxation on income; 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":"2022-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-26","last_action_date":"2022-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1437/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62346","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1597411,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Grovetown, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Grovetown, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1447/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62366","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1597412,"bill_number":"HR861","title":"Morgan, Diane; recipient of this year's local Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Diane Morgan, recipient of this year's local Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR861/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62402","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597413,"bill_number":"SR568","title":"Delta Day; recognizing March 2, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 109 years of service and recognizing March 2, 2022, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR568/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62355","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1597414,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Professions and Businesses; relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; 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 change certain provisions relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; to amend Titles 8, 10, 36, 43, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, local government, professions and businesses, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references and terminology; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB561/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62360","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1597415,"bill_number":"HR859","title":"Wolf, Caden; Woodland High School's 2021-2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caden Wolf, Woodland High School's 2021-2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR859/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62400","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1597416,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Coweta Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplemental salaries for judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplemental salary for the judges of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit, approved December 11, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 92), as amended, so as to change the supplemental salaries for such judges; to provide for the apportionment of such supplements among the counties in the circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1444/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62363","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1597417,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"County Board of Education of DeKalb County; code of conduct for board members and a duty to abide by the same; 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 for a code of conduct for board members and a duty to abide by the same; to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB560/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62357","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1597418,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Ratepayer Surcharge Relief Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to repeal certain provisions allowing for the recovery of financing costs for the construction of nuclear generation plants from Georgia's electric service customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1454/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62374","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1597419,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"City of Rincon 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 Rincon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1431/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62330","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1597420,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employees to maintain same pay and benefits when their attendance is required for jury duty; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for employees to maintain the same pay and benefits of employment when their attendance is required for jury duty or for other judicial proceeding; to prohibit employers from requiring employees to take paid or unpaid leave for such attendance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1457/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62377","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1597421,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; provide exemption from county and municipal excise taxes for charges paid by hotel/motel vouchers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for an exemption from county and municipal excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, or accommodations for charges paid by hotel/motel vouchers certified by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1434/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62341","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1597422,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Petroleum Products; security measures on gasoline pumps; require","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 require certain security measures on gasoline pumps; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB564/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62409","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1597423,"bill_number":"HR857","title":"Smith, Teresa; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Teresa Smith for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR857/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62398","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1597424,"bill_number":"HR843","title":"Health, Department of; work with Department of Community Health to enhance HIV prevention for Medicaid beneficiaries","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: 2022-2025 and encouraging the Georgia Department of Health to work with the Georgia Department of Community Health to enhance HIV prevention for Medicaid beneficiaries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR843/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62336","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1597425,"bill_number":"HR854","title":"Poole, Mr. Roy, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roy Poole Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR854/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62395","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1597426,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; local election to exclude residential short-term rentals from certain taxes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for a local election to exclude residential short-term rentals from certain taxes levied on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; to provide for terms and conditions; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1429/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62328","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1597427,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Crisp County; Board of Education; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for vacancies; to repeal specific acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1430/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62329","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1597428,"bill_number":"SR567","title":"Smyre, Representative Calvin; United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Calvin Smyre on his nomination as United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR567/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62353","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1597429,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Treutlen County Board of Education; new education districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB554/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62337","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1597430,"bill_number":"HR842","title":"General Assembly; establish standard salary for Senators and Representatives equal to 60 percent of median household income - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to restrict the ability of the General Assembly to increase the salary of state Senators and Representatives; to establish a standard salary for state Senators and Representatives equal to 60 percent of the median household income in Georgia; to authorize salary supplements to be paid to state Senators and Representatives elected to serve as officers in the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR842/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62335","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1597431,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Public Assistance; self-sufficiency through a state-wide work requirement for able-bodied, covered individuals under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; increase","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 increase self-sufficiency through a state-wide work requirement for able-bodied, covered individuals under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; to prohibit the use of waivers and no-good-cause exemptions for the work requirement; to provide for mandatory participation for covered individuals in existing employment and training programs; 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":"2022-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB557/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62354","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1597432,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Buildings and housing; prohibit discrimination based on age, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and source of income","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 prohibit discrimination based on age, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and source of income; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1458/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62378","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1597433,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; revise and update composition of advisory board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-6A-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advisory board created and membership relative to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to revise and update the composition of the advisory board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1433/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62333","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1597434,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"City of Thomson; description of the election districts for the members of the city council; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomson, approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2132), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3828), so as to change the description of the election districts for the members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB559/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62356","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1597435,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Crimes and offenses; access to medical cannabis; revise provisions","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 provisions regarding access to medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to transfer the operation and maintenance of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for the term of validity of a registration card; to direct the board to contract with a third party for operation of the registry; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1453/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62373","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1597436,"bill_number":"HR850","title":"Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association; Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 28, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and recognizing February 28, 2022, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR850/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62391","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1597437,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Public officers and employees; contracts for healthcare coverage contain provisions that ensure laboratory services are available at in-network rates; require","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 require that all contracts for healthcare coverage or services under the state health benefit plan contain provisions that ensure that laboratory services are available at in-network rates within 50 miles or one hour of a plan member's place of business or residence; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1442/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62351","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1597438,"bill_number":"HR856","title":"Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; May 1, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of May 1, 2022, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR856/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62397","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1597439,"bill_number":"SR569","title":"Georgia Peanut Month; recognizing March 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2022 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR569/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62358","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1597440,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Local government; annexation of territory; revise provisions relating to dispute resolution","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise provisions relating to dispute resolution; to allow school systems to participate in the dispute resolution process; to require arbitration findings to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for regular reports on arbitration findings; to revise per diems for arbitration panel members; to extend the period of a zoning freeze following an arbitration; to revise provisions regarding notice municipalities must provide to counties regarding annexation applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1461/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62382","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1597832,"bill_number":"SR581","title":"City of Rockmart; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the City of Rockmart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR581/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62416","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1597833,"bill_number":"SR579","title":"Honors College at Georgia State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honors College at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for the purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR579/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62414","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1597834,"bill_number":"SR582","title":"Smith-Lockwood Inc.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Smith-Lockwood Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR582/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62417","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1598804,"bill_number":"SR593","title":"Matthews, Y. Dyan; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Y. Dyan Matthews for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR593/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62437","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1598811,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"Mitchell County; Board of Education; change education districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, approved March 4, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2239), as amended, so as to change the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for current members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1465/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62423","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1598819,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Stephens County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to divide the County of Stephens into school districts, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3875), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1471/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62440","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1598827,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Education; course of study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; 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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for a minimum course of study in career readiness education for students in grades six through 12 to include instruction and training experiences focused on employability and career readiness skills; to provide for legislative findings; to direct the Department of Education to develop, assemble, and make available instructional resources and materials concerning employability and career readiness skills, career exploration, and career oriented learning experiences; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1474/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62458","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1598836,"bill_number":"HR867","title":"Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., Memorial Intersection; Towns County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR867/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62428","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1598845,"bill_number":"SR583","title":"Judicial Offices; revise the manner of filling vacancies; the terms of those persons filling such vacancies; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to revise the manner of filling vacancies in certain judicial offices and to provide for the terms of those persons filling such vacancies; 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":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR583/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62418","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1598852,"bill_number":"SR585","title":"Tilley, Beth; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Beth Tilley for her years of devotion towards positively impacting Bartow County and the lives of those who live there; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR585/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62430","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1598861,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; provide","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 provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with subpoena power to further such investigations; to provide for penalty; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1464/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62422","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1598869,"bill_number":"SR588","title":"Freeland, Dr. Arthur Linton \"A.L.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Arthur Linton \"A.L.\" Freeland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR588/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62433","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1598878,"bill_number":"SR589","title":"Ralph and Beatrice Rumley Memorial Interchange; Dade County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Ralph and Beatrice Rumley and dedicating an interchange in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR589/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62434","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1598889,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Dougherty County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1463/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62421","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1598896,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Jefferson, City of; fully replace current charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Jefferson, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3940), as amended, so as to fully replace the current charter; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1469/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62427","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1598905,"bill_number":"HR868","title":"Elections; free and fair; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that all elections shall be free and fair; to provide that no power shall interfere with the free exercise of the right of sufferage; 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":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR868/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62442","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1598913,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; a medical or traumatic condition includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder; emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to clarify that, under the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder and that emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; 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":"2022-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB566/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62419","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1598921,"bill_number":"SR590","title":"Reed, Billy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Billy Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR590/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62436","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1598931,"bill_number":"HR877","title":"Education, Department of; dedicate personnel and funds to promote and improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Education to dedicate personnel, funds, and other resources to state-wide outreach efforts to promote and improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62457","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1598939,"bill_number":"SR587","title":"Evans, Dr. Angela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Angela Evans for her over two decades of service in higher education to the students of Georgia and her years as a business development consultant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR587/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62432","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1598948,"bill_number":"HR875","title":"Rex, Kyle Owen; member of Boy Scout Troop 714; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kyle Owen Rex, a member of Boy Scout Troop 714; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR875/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62452","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1598957,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; define certain terms; provide for powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to define certain terms; to provide for powers and duties of the department with regard to minority owned, women owned, and rural business enterprises; to designate a state-wide advocate; to provide for duties; to provide for provisions for state contracts; to provide for a state-wide disparity study; to provide for contents; to provide for the structure of procurement contracts; to provide for purposes, rules, and regulations; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for waivers; to provide for certification; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1467/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62425","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1598966,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Pendergrass, City of; current mayor and councilmembers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, approved December 30, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 681), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4755), so as to provide for the immediate termination of the terms of office of the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide initial terms for successors to the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for a special election to elect a new mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1468/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62426","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1598976,"bill_number":"HR876","title":"Morris, Armond; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Armond Morris upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR876/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62453","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1598985,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Gilmer County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Gilmer 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1470/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62439","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1598992,"bill_number":"SR592","title":"Hancock County 4-H Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Hancock County 4-H Program; Randie Gray, Hancock County 4-H agent; Kamylah Lee, 4-H AmeriCorps; and Hancock Central High School students Alex Caldwell, Jamiya Ficklin, Tayla Huff, Jordyn Ingram, Vashon Justice, Dawson Lee, Rickevia Leslie, Angel Lewis, Alana McClain, Lauren McClain, Nikeria Morris, Saige Rhodes, Ka'Meisha Robinson, Janiya Watkins, and Jurnee Worthen, as well as recognizing February 9, 2022, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR592/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62438","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1599001,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Elections; reporting of residential property sales to board of registrars by tax receiver or tax commissioner; 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 reporting of residential property sales to the board of registrars by the tax receiver or tax commissioner; to provide for the investigation of a possible change of residency or loss of eligibility to vote as a result of such sale of such property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1462/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62420","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1599009,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Taxes On Tobacco And Vaping Products; Attorney General to establish a vapor product directory; 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 and vaping products, so as to provide for the Attorney General to establish a vapor product directory; to require vapor product manufacturers to provide an attestation to the Attorney General; to provide for definitions; to prohibit illicit vapor products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB572/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62461","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1599018,"bill_number":"HB1473","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 provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1473/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62455","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1599028,"bill_number":"SR594","title":"Garnett, Ludell; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ludell Garnett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR594/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62443","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1599036,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols; placement of a monument to honor Coretta Scott King; 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 to honor Coretta Scott King; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB568/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62445","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1599046,"bill_number":"HR871","title":"Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; March 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2022 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR871/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62448","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1599053,"bill_number":"SR584","title":"Maternal Mental Health Day; recognize May 4, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 4, 2022, as Maternal Mental Health Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR584/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62429","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1599063,"bill_number":"HR873","title":"Greene, Judge J. Mike; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge J. Mike Greene upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR873/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62450","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1599072,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"Dougherty County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Dougherty 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1466/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62424","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1599079,"bill_number":"HR869","title":"Georgia Bulldogs and Head Coach Kirby Smart; congratulate and invite for recognition","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Bulldogs and inviting Head Coach Kirby Smart to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR869/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62446","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1599086,"bill_number":"HR874","title":"Johnson, Jalen; Southwest Georgia African American Leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jalen Johnson as a Southwest Georgia African American Leader; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR874/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62451","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1599095,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Secretary of State; the Department of Natural Resources Ombudsman office and the position of manager of said office; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Secretary of State, so as to establish the Department of Natural Resources Ombudsman office and the position of manager of said office; to provide powers and duties of said office and manager; to provide definitions; to require cooperation from the Secretary of State and Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB567/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62435","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1599103,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Controlled Substances; notification requirements for prescribers prescribing opioids; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of controlled substances, so as to revise notification requirements for prescribers prescribing opioids; to require prescribers to discuss with patients, their parent, or guardian the risks of addiction, dependence, and fatal overdose associated with opioid use and all available alternative treatments; to require prescribers to document the notification in the patient's file; to exclude prescribers for certain patient groups from this Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB571/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62460","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1599113,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Hospitals and Health Care Facilities;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; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB573/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62462","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1599122,"bill_number":"HR872","title":"Oliver Morton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oliver Morton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR872/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62449","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1599130,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"Kennesaw, City of; corporate limits; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1472/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62441","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1599139,"bill_number":"HR870","title":"Raines, Scotty; Georgia's 2022 Farmer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scotty Raines, Georgia's 2022 Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR870/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62447","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1599147,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Sumter County Board of Education and School Superintendent; provide for seven education districts; the description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503), so as to provide for seven education districts; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-22","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB570/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62456","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1599156,"bill_number":"SR595","title":"Public Service Commission; pursue actions that would prohibit the continued collection of the Vogtle surcharge resulting in immediate financial relief to current ratepayers; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Public Service Commission to pursue actions that would prohibit the continued collection of the Vogtle surcharge resulting in immediate financial relief to current ratepayers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR595/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62459","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1599165,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"\"Ratepayer Surcharge Relief Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to repeal certain provisions allowing for the recovery of financing costs for the construction of nuclear generation plants from Georgia's electric service customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB569/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62454","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1599173,"bill_number":"SR586","title":"Brown, Erin; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Erin Brown for her outstanding courage and strength to overcome any odds that are set against her; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR586/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62431","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1599182,"bill_number":"SR591","title":"Child Rescue Crusade Day; recognize March 11, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2022, as Child Rescue Crusade Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR591/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62444","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1599997,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"State Board of Registration for Foresters; independent state agency; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to provide that the State Board of Registration for Foresters is an independent state agency attached to the State Forestry Commission for administrative purposes only; to require confirmation of the Senate for members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters appointed by the Governor; to authorize the board to issue cease and desist orders and issue additional penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1479/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62481","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1599999,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Traffic Offenses; aggressive driving to the underlying offenses for the offense of homicide by vehicle; add","description":"A BILL to be entitled an O.C.G.A., relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to add aggressive driving to the underlying offenses for the offense of homicide by vehicle; to add overtaking a school bus, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and aggressive driving to the underlying offenses for the offense of serious injury by vehicle; to provide for the offense of serious injury by vehicle when a habitual violator causes an accident resulting in bodily harm; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB577/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62474","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1600001,"bill_number":"HR878","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":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR878/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62468","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1600003,"bill_number":"HR895","title":"House Study Committee on Electric Vehicle Charging Tariffs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Electric Vehicle Charging Tariffs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR895/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62511","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1600005,"bill_number":"SR599","title":"Rinn, Nancy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nancy Rinn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR599/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62477","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1600007,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Social services; three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS and PANS under Medicaid; 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 three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) under the Medicaid program; to provide for agreements; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1484/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62489","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1600011,"bill_number":"HR883","title":"Boyd, Dr. Josh; Newnan High School's 2022 Music Educator of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Josh Boyd, Newnan High School's 2022 Music Educator of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR883/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62496","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1600013,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; certain language on unsolicited written inquiries or mailings relating to the sale of real estate; require","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 require certain language on unsolicited written inquiries or mailings relating to the sale of real estate; to provide for class action suits and for damages for violating the requirements for such written inquiries or mailings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB582/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62512","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1600014,"bill_number":"HR882","title":"Morgan's Jewelers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Morgan's Jewelers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR882/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62495","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1600017,"bill_number":"HR890","title":"Brown, DeAndra L.; head coach of the Griffin High School girls basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending DeAndra L. Brown, head coach of the Griffin High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR890/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62503","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1600019,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Labor and industrial relations; eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain individuals who choose not to undergo employer mandated COVID-19 vaccination; provide","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 provide eligibility for unemployment benefits for voluntary separation from employment for certain immunocompromised individuals and for individuals who choose not to undergo employer mandated COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of continued employment; 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":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1480/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62482","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1600020,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Public officers and employees; require coroners to meet or employ an individual who meets the qualifications of a medical examiner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to coroners, so as to require coroners to meet or employ an individual who meets the qualifications of a medical examiner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1477/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62473","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1600024,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food; operation, licensure, inspection, labeling requirements, enforcement, and regulation of home kitchen operations; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize the operation, licensure, inspection, labeling requirements, enforcement, and regulation of home kitchen operations; to provide for definitions; to authorize collection of license fees; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit county and municipality prohibition and regulation of home kitchen operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB578/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62476","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1600026,"bill_number":"HR894","title":"General Assembly; appropriate all unanticipated federal funding allocated for a fiscal year if the sum exceeds $100 million; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be entitled to specifically appropriate all unanticipated federal funding allocated to the state for a fiscal year if the sum of all such funds exceeds $100 million for a fiscal year; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR894/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62508","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1600028,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of dealer license plates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer plates, so as to provide for standards for issuance of dealer license plates; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1481/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62483","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1600030,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Education; eligibility criteria for project specific capital outlay grants for low-wealth schools systems; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-262 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to low-wealth capital outlay grants to local school systems and criteria for eligibility, so as to revise the eligibility criteria for project specific capital outlay grants for low-wealth school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1482/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62484","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1600032,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Elbert County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Elbert County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1475/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62471","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1600034,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Property Boundary Lines; plane coordinates for defining and stating geographic position within this state as the Georgia State Plane Coordinate System; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to determination of boundaries, so as to designate the most recent systems of plane coordinates for defining and stating geographic positions within this state as the Georgia State Plane Coordinate System; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB581/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62488","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1600037,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure by endorsement in social work; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide for licensure by endorsement in social work; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1483/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62485","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1600040,"bill_number":"HR880","title":"Local governments; support of urban farming; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging support of urban farming by local governments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR880/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62486","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1600041,"bill_number":"SR601","title":"Adams, Alicia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alicia Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR601/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62480","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1600043,"bill_number":"SR596","title":"Isaiah \"Coach\" Berry Memorial Intersection; Barrow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Isaiah Berry and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-09","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR596/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62464","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1600046,"bill_number":"SR604","title":"Electric Vehicle Day; recognizing March 3, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2022, as Electric Vehicle Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR604/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62509","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1600047,"bill_number":"HR892","title":"Dillard, Larry F., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry F. Dillard Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR892/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62505","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1600049,"bill_number":"SR603","title":"Russian Government; illegally and immorally invading Ukraine; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning the Russian government for illegally and immorally invading Ukraine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR603/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62507","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1600054,"bill_number":"SR606","title":"Archie, Kamiya; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kamiya Archie, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley's 2022 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR606/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62513","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1600056,"bill_number":"HR889","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; 48th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 48th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR889/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62502","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1600058,"bill_number":"HR886","title":"Summers, Denise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Denise Summers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR886/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62499","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1600060,"bill_number":"HR885","title":"Williams, Dr. Angela; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Angela Williams for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR885/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62498","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1600062,"bill_number":"HR891","title":"Bullard, Rudolph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rudolph Bullard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR891/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62504","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1600064,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Sales and use tax; sales of tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion of certain aquariums; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to exempt sales of tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion of certain aquariums; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1486/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62491","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1600067,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Ethics in Government; no political action committee which is affiliated with a member of the General Assembly shall seek or accept a contribution or pledge of a contribution to such political action committee during a legislative session; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to provide that no political action committee which is affiliated with or which coordinates with a member of the General Assembly or such member's campaign committee shall seek or accept a contribution or pledge of a contribution to such political action committee during a legislative 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":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB580/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62487","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1600069,"bill_number":"SR600","title":"Jones IV, Dr. Robert \"Bob\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Robert \"Bob\" Jones IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR600/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62478","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1600071,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Colbert, City of; staggered, four-year terms for mayor and councilmembers; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Colbert, approved February 14, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2417), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3909), and an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3994), so as to revise provisions regarding staggered, four-year terms of office for the mayor and councilmembers; to designate city council posts; to provide for manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1476/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62472","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1600073,"bill_number":"HR888","title":"Honors College at Georgia State University; occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honors College at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for the purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR888/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62501","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1600075,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Public utilities and transportation; quality of services to low income customers to be examined by Public Service Commission; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for the quality of services to low income customers to be examined by the Public Service Commission when determining just and reasonable rates and charges of utilities; to require utilities to make certain quarterly filings concerning their residential customers; to provide for certain utilities to allocate a portion of their revenue above the authorized target return to a Georgians First Fund, to be used to assist low and fixed income customers; to provide for definitions; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1487/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62494","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1600077,"bill_number":"HR881","title":"Public schools; study Civil Rights Era and related subjects; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging each public school in this state to study the Civil Rights Era and related subjects described herein to affirm the commitment of the free peoples of this state to reject bigotry, to champion equal protection under the law as a foundational principle of our republic, and to act in opposition to injustice wherever it may occur; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR881/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62493","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1600079,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Education; local boards of education shall review the financial status of the local school system at least quarterly rather than monthly, subject to an exception; 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 local boards of education shall review the financial status of the local school system at least quarterly rather than monthly, subject to an exception; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB575/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62469","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1600083,"bill_number":"SR605","title":"Georgia's Truckers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's truckers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR605/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62510","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1600084,"bill_number":"HR884","title":"Haynes, Norma; 2022 Coweta Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Norma Haynes for being named the 2022 Coweta Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR884/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62497","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1600086,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; electronic submission of certificates of title to Department of Revenue by motor vehicle 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, electronic filing, and application for title where dealer located, so as to provide for the submission of certificates of title to the Department of Revenue by motor vehicle dealers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1478/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62475","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1600089,"bill_number":"SR598","title":"The Silver Skillet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Silver Skillet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR598/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62466","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1600091,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Grandparents or Family Members Visitation Rights; provisions regarding visitation actions brought by certain grandparents of minor children; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions by grandparents or other family members for visitation rights or intervention, revocation or amendment of visitation rights, appointment of guardian ad litem, mediation, hearing, and notification to family members of child's participation in events, so as to revise provisions regarding visitation actions brought by certain grandparents of minor children; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a response to Patten v. Ardis, 304 Ga. 140 (2018); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB576/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62467","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1600092,"bill_number":"HR887","title":"Georgia Association of Educators; occasion of its 155th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Association of Educators on the occasion of its 155th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR887/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62500","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1600096,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Healthcare; use of proceeds for public health care; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-75.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceeds of sale of hospital held in trust to fund indigent health care, so as to authorize use of proceeds for public health care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB574/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62465","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1600098,"bill_number":"HR893","title":"Crisp, Charles \"Charlie\" Robert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles \"Charlie\" Robert Crisp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR893/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62506","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1600100,"bill_number":"SR602","title":"Georgia Railroaders Day; recognize March 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's railroaders and recognizing March 1, 2022, as Georgia Railroaders Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR602/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62492","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1600102,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act; prohibit permitting of new municipal solid waste landfills located within 1.5 miles of any perennial stream","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 the \"Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act,\" so as to prohibit the permitting of new municipal solid waste landfills if construction of any portion of such landfill site will be located within a 1.5 mile radius of any perennial stream where the Tallapoosa darter (Etheostoma tallapoosae), a species protected pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 27, the \"Endangered Wildlife Act of 1973,\" may be found; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1485/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62490","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1600104,"bill_number":"SR597","title":"Remaley, Dr. David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David Remaley, DDS, for his dedicated service to the profession of dentistry and to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR597/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62463","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1600106,"bill_number":"HR879","title":"Congress and Georgia congressional delegation; support United States Innovation and Competition Act and America COMPETES Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the 117th Congress and the Georgia congressional delegation to support the United States Innovation and Competition Act and the America COMPETES Act of 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR879/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62470","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1600107,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Controlled Substances; minimum sentences imposed for the manufacture, delivery, distribution, etc. shall not be suspended, stayed, probated, deferred, or withheld by the sentencing court; provide","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 under the regulation of controlled substances, so as to provide that minimum sentences imposed for the manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, administering, selling, or possessing with intent to distribute certain controlled substances shall not be suspended, stayed, probated, deferred, or withheld by the sentencing court; to provide for an exception; 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":"2022-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB579/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62479","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1601265,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"County Tax Officials and Administration; state revenue commissioner to contract with the board of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; offer the option to participate in a state administered deferred compensation plan; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation for county tax officials and administration, so as to require the state revenue commissioner to contract with the board of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to offer certain county tax commissioners the option to participate in a state administered deferred compensation plan; to provide for a limited state match of contributions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB584/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62515","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1601272,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Road Projects; the use of the design-build contracting method by counties; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise by counties of power to contract for road projects generally, so as to authorize the use of the design-build contracting method by counties; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon such contracting method; to provide for an exception to contract limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB586/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62517","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1601280,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Local Boards of Education; all meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that all meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; to provide that members of the public shall not be removed from such public meetings except for actual disruption and in accordance with rules adopted and published by the local board of education; to provide that visual and sound recording shall be permitted at such public meetings; to provide for the authority of superior courts to enforce compliance and award relief; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB588/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62519","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1601288,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"'Georgia Educational Freedom 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 promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student, subject to appropriations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB587/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62518","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1601295,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Telephone Service; telephone solicitations shall include calls relating to the sale of real property and other property, goods, or services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide that telephone solicitations shall include calls relating to the sale of real property and other property, goods, or services; to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to revise a definition; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB585/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62516","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1601303,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Electricity; \"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\" and the \"Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015\"; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to \"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\" and the \"Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB583/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62514","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1602327,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Department of Administrative Services; provide for definitions; certification of certain business enterprises; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the certification of certain business enterprises as socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises or women owned business enterprises; to provide for clarification and expansion of the supplier diversity programs of the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for lists of certified business enterprises; to authorize certain sole source contracts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB597/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62546","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1602329,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Milton, City of; homestead exemption for citizens age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1497/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62541","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1602331,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Paulding County; School District; residents 65 years or older shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation for education purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend a former local constitutional amendment, (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2511), which former local constitutional amendment was continued in effect as statutory law pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia and which provided that the homestead of each resident of the Paulding County School District who is 65 years of age or over, regardless of income, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied by or on behalf of the Paulding County School District, including ad valorem taxation to pay interest on or to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of such homestead minus any applicable exemptions otherwise provided by this Constitution on such homestead for educational purposes, 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1507/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62554","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1602333,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Dealership Restrictions; a prohibition on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers, franchisors, etc.; amend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-664.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors and competing unfairly with new dealers, so as to amend a prohibition on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers, franchisors, and any parent, affiliate, or wholly or partially owned subsidiary thereof; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB598/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62563","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1602336,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"Holidays and observances; November 22 designated Kimchi Day in Georgia; 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 November 22 shall be designated \"Kimchi 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1506/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62553","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1602337,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Milton, City of; senior homestead exemption; modify maximum income","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1492/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62536","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1602339,"bill_number":"HR904","title":"Buxton, Judge Mary Jo; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Mary Jo Buxton on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62574","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1602340,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001; Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to \"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\" and the \"Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1491/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62530","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1602342,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Professions and businesses; definition of physical therapy to include ordering diagnostic imaging and using ultrasound; revise","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 the definition of \"physical therapy\" to include ordering diagnostic imaging and using ultrasound; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1514/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62586","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1602345,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Savannah, City of; Chatham County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1510/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62582","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1602347,"bill_number":"SR619","title":"Founders' Week at Clark Atlanta University; recognizing March 14-18, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clark Atlanta for its contributions to the city and the state and recognizing March 14-18, 2022, as Founders' Week at Clark Atlanta University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR619/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62580","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1602349,"bill_number":"HR909","title":"Pullar, Pat; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pat Pullar for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR909/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62597","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1602350,"bill_number":"SR620","title":"Statewide Clean Energy Transition; efforts to invest; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting efforts to invest in a statewide clean energy transition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR620/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62566","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1602353,"bill_number":"HR898","title":"Black colleges and universities; recognize and condemn threats of violence and reaffirm support","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR898/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62545","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1602356,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; persons convicted of driving under the influence reimburse jurisdiction that incurred costs of testing; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to require that persons convicted of driving under the influence reimburse the jurisdiction that incurred the costs of drawing and testing the person's blood; 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1502/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62549","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1602357,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Emergency Management; the creation of the Georgia Cyberforce; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Cyberforce; to provide for a definition; to provide for the purpose and duties of the cyberforce; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB596/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62561","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1602359,"bill_number":"HR908","title":"Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; to authorize the dedication of certain revenues to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR908/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62596","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1602361,"bill_number":"SR607","title":"Spelman College Day; recognizing March 3, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2022, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62520","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1602362,"bill_number":"HR910","title":"Almand, Dr. Marshall David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marshall David Almand; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR910/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62598","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1602365,"bill_number":"HR905","title":"Sawyer, Joseph \"Citizen Joe\"; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph \"Citizen Joe\" Sawyer on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR905/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62575","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1602367,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"Education; designation of nonprofit organization to govern high school athletics; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., 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 that such organization shall not be considered a state agency but shall be governed by laws relating to open meetings and the inspection of public records; to provide for definitions; to provide for a governing structure; to provide requirements for a board of directors; to authorize independent audits; to provide for the submission of audit reports to the Board of Education; 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1513/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62585","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1602369,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Seminole County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 610), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1495/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62539","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1602370,"bill_number":"HR896","title":"House Study Committee on Alternative Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Resources for Veterans; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Alternative Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Resources for Veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR896/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62532","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1602372,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"Paulding County; Board of Commissioners; provide certain actions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for certain actions occurring within the fire districts of the county to be approved by the local board of education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1489/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62528","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1602375,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Reckless Conduct; offense of reckless conduct by discharging a firearm; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless conduct, so as to provide for the offense of reckless conduct by discharging a firearm; to provide for penalties; to prohibit merger of offenses; to prohibit probation and other alternatives to incarceration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB599/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62560","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1602376,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; provide for definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the continuation in office of the members of the authority; to provide for membership, appointment, and qualifications; to repeal provisions relating to joint operation between the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; to revise the corporate purposes and general powers; to provide for jurisdiction of actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1516/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62588","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1602378,"bill_number":"HB1509","title":"Chatham County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1509/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62581","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1602381,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Gwinnett County; State Court; provide additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3718), so as to provide for an additional judge for the State Court of Gwinnett County; 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1499/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62543","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1602384,"bill_number":"HR906","title":"Ventimiglia, Phillip; the Technology Association of Georgia's 2022 Public Tech Leader of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phillip Ventimiglia, the Technology Association of Georgia's 2022 Public Tech Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR906/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62576","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1602386,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Public utilities and transportation; certain disclosures prior to sale or lease of distributed energy generation systems; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to require certain disclosures prior to the sale or lease of distributed energy generation systems; to require a person installing such system to be licensed as an electrical contractor; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1494/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62538","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1602387,"bill_number":"HR914","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR914/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62602","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1602388,"bill_number":"SR612","title":"Maynard Jackson Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mayor Maynard Jackson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR612/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62557","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1602390,"bill_number":"SR610","title":"Pippin, Kay Howard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kay Howard Pippin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR610/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62535","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1602393,"bill_number":"HR911","title":"Howard, Doris Renea; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Doris Renea Howard for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR911/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62599","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1602395,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of impersonating an officer of the court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to impersonating a public officer or employee, so as to provide for the offense of impersonating an officer of the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1505/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62552","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1602397,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Legislative Services; two designated handicap office suites, one for members of the Senate and one for members of the House of Representatives who have disabilities, in the state capitol 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 two designated handicap office suites, one for members of the Senate and one for members of the House of Representatives who have disabilities, in the state capitol building; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB595/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62547","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1602399,"bill_number":"SR611","title":"Obama National Parkway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing President Barack Obama and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR611/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62556","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1602400,"bill_number":"SR614","title":"Dr. Calvin Wayne McClarin Memorial Bridge; Fulton county; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Calvin Wayne McClarin; dedicating a bridge in his memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR614/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62559","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1602402,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman; 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 provide for definitions; to create the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman; to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for an ombudsman; to provide for such person's powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a Corrections Oversight Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for inspections and reports; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for forms and hotlines for filing of complaints and inquiries; to provide for the investigation of complaints and resolution thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1504/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62551","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1602404,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Insurance; health care sharing ministries; change a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to change a definition regarding health care sharing ministries; 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 provide that a taxpayer may deduct the full amount paid for shares as a member of a health care sharing organization from Georgia taxable income; to provide a definition; to disallow related deductions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB592/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62521","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1602406,"bill_number":"HR913","title":"Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; 06/27/22; Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; June 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 27, 2022, as Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June 2022 Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR913/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62601","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1602409,"bill_number":"HR903","title":"Parker, Linda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Linda Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR903/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62573","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1602411,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"State government; protection of government monuments, plaques, statues, banners, and other commemorative symbols; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to revise provisions for the protection of government monuments, plaques, statues, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to expand provisions to cover certain privately owned monuments; to provide for interested parties for the protection of moments and for standing regarding the same; to provide for injunctive relief, expenses, and attorney's fees; to authorize the Attorney General and district attorneys to represent interested parties in actions to protect monuments; to provide that particularized or personal concrete injury are not required to bring an action to protect a monument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1512/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62584","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1602413,"bill_number":"SB593","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 require the Department of Banking and Finance to license and regulate title lenders; to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to used motor vehicle and used motor vehicle parts dealers; to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pawnbrokers; to amend Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to liens, so as to remove provisions relating to liens of pawnbrokers regarding motor vehicles or their titles; 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB593/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62525","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1602415,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"Criminal procedure; evidence has been lost or destroyed by the state; provide remedies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements as to extraordinary motions for new trial generally, notice of filing of motion, limitations as to number of extraordinary motions in criminal cases, and DNA testing, so as to provide for remedies where evidence has been lost or destroyed by the state; 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 that court clerks maintain and store all physical evidence introduced in felony trials after conviction; to provide for the preservation and documentation of certain evidence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1498/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62542","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1602416,"bill_number":"SR615","title":"Senate Property Owners' Associations, Homeowners' Associations, and Condominium Associations Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Property Owners' Associations, Homeowners' Associations, and Condominium Associations Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR615/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62562","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1602418,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Georgia Family Insurance Act; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the creation and administration of a family and medical leave insurance program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1517/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62592","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1602420,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Elections; afford employees time off to vote on days of advance voting in addition to election days","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 afford employees time off to vote on days of advance voting in addition to election days; to provide that employers may request that an employee provide proof that he or she presented himself or herself at the polling place; to provide that polling officers and absentee ballot clerks provide electors such proof upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1490/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62529","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1602423,"bill_number":"SR616","title":"Morehouse College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morehouse College for its many contributions to Georgia and American history and celebrating its 155th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR616/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62564","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1602425,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Public School Property and Facilities; an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; provide","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 provide for an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; to provide for a pilot program evaluation and report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB603/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62590","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1602426,"bill_number":"SR613","title":"Georgia Building Authority and the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office; develop a plan to make the Georgia State Capitol building more accessible for individuals with disabilities; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Building Authority and the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office to meet to develop a plan to make the Georgia State Capitol building more accessible for individuals with disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62558","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1602428,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act; prohibit permitting of new municipal solid waste landfills if construction requires filling of any perennial stream","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 the \"Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act,\" so as to prohibit the permitting of new municipal solid waste landfills if construction of any portion of such landfill site will require the filling of any perennial stream where the Tallapoosa darter (Etheostoma tallapoosae), a species protected pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 27, the \"Endangered Wildlife Act of 1973,\" may be found; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1511/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62583","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1602429,"bill_number":"SR621","title":"Scout Day; recognizing March 9, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America and recognizing March 9, 2022, as Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR621/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62568","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1602432,"bill_number":"HR912","title":"Black Voters Matter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black Voters Matter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR912/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62600","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1602434,"bill_number":"SR622","title":"Johnston III, Mr. Winston Skip; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Winston Skip Johnston III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR622/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62591","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1602437,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Professions and businesses; certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1500/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62544","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1602438,"bill_number":"SR617","title":"Georgia Music Educators Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Music Educators Association and recognizing March 2022 as Music in our Schools Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR617/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62567","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1602440,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Insurance; minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage maintained by transportation network companies; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers, so as to require minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage maintained by transportation network companies; 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB602/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62589","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1602443,"bill_number":"HR900","title":"McNair, Dr. Kim; 30 years of dedication and education to empower women to make decisions for themselves and take control of their lives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Kim McNair for 30 years of dedication and education to empower women to make decisions for themselves and take control of their lives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR900/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62570","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1602445,"bill_number":"HR897","title":"Quinton Rush Highway; Tattnall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Quinton Rush and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR897/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62533","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1602446,"bill_number":"HR907","title":"Shumake-Reynolds, Alison L.; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Alison L. Shumake-Reynolds for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR907/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62577","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1602448,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Health; repeal in its entirety Chapter 26 relating to midwifery; provide for licensure and regulation of community midwives; provide for an exception","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 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1518/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62593","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1602450,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Secondary Metals Recyclers; shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used communications copper; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used communications copper; to provide for definitions; to regulate and limit the payment allowed by secondary metals recyclers; to provide that certain catalytic converters, used utility wire, and used communications copper and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; 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":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB591/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62523","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1602452,"bill_number":"SR609","title":"Boyce, Colonel Michael H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Colonel Michael H. Boyce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR609/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62534","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1602454,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; revise 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 revise the definition of approved school to include schools which were previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, are now accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and meet other requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1515/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62587","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1602456,"bill_number":"HB1520","title":"Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create the Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges; 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 automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1520/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62595","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1602458,"bill_number":"HR902","title":"Martin, Norma Jean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Norma Jean Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR902/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62572","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1602459,"bill_number":"SR608","title":"LaGrone, Garron L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Garron L. LaGrone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR608/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62526","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1602462,"bill_number":"HR899","title":"Leduc, Yolanda; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Yolanda Leduc for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR899/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62569","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1602464,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Insurance; prohibit insurers from unilaterally changing network participation contracts impacting coverage, access to, or costs of ancillary services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit insurers from unilaterally changing network participation contracts impacting coverage, access to, or costs of ancillary services; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1519/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62594","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1602466,"bill_number":"SR618","title":"Johnson, Dr. Joyce Finch; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Dr. Joyce Finch Johnson's 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR618/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62565","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1602468,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Office of Legislative Counsel; prepare demographic notes for certain proposed legislation that outline the potential effects of such legislation on disparities within the state; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the General Assembly, so as to require the Office of Legislative Counsel to prepare demographic notes for certain proposed legislation that outline the potential effects of such legislation on disparities within the state; to provide for procedures and limitations regarding such notes; to require the legislative counsel to establish and report additional procedures; to require cooperation by state departments, agencies, and institutions; to authorize the use of funds for training; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB600/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62578","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1602470,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Official Legal Organ; the designation of a website 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 website 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB590/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62524","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1602472,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Juvenile Code; termination of parental rights involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; expedite and prioritize processes","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 expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to revise and to provide for definitions; to revise circumstances for when reasonable efforts by DFCS are not required; to revise requirements for nonreunification hearings; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1508/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62555","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1602474,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"Pelham, City of; Board of Education; composition; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham, approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3859), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the composition and elections of the City of Pelham Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-03-23","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1488/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62527","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1602475,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Minors; employment certificate requirements; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to employment certificate requirements for minors; to prohibit requiring such certificates of employment; to provide for definitions; to provide for the issuance of certificates of age upon request; to provide requirements for the issuance of certificates of age, blank forms, and authorized issuing officers; to authorize the employment of minors for certain work; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1501/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62548","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1602476,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"Animals; sheriff impounding livestock running at large to donate livestock to an animal rescue organization or private individual; authorize","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, so as to authorize a sheriff impounding livestock running at large to donate the livestock to an animal rescue organization or private individual instead of selling it at auction or killing it; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1496/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62540","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1602479,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"'Georgia Educational Freedom 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 promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student, subject to appropriations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB601/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62579","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1602481,"bill_number":"SB589","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 related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB589/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62522","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1602483,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Assistance for Needy Families; the definition of \"cash assistance\"; revise","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 revise the definition of \"cash assistance\"; to increase access to benefits; to increase the lifetime maximum for benefits; to provide that assets are disregarded in determining eligibility; to repeal the drug felony ban for eligibility; 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":"2022-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB594/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62531","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1602485,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Milton, City of; senior homestead exemption; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1493/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62537","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1602487,"bill_number":"HR901","title":"Jones, Keisha; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Keisha Jones for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR901/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62571","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1602488,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Ratepayer Surcharge Relief Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to repeal a provision allowing for the recovery of financing costs for the construction of nuclear generation plants from Georgia's electric service customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1503/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62550","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1603148,"bill_number":"SR626","title":"Phillips, Anne; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Anne Phillips for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR626/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62628","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1603149,"bill_number":"SR625","title":"Pi Day; recognizing March 14, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2022, as Pi Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR625/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62625","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1603150,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"Game and fish; hunting or taking of feral hogs on wildlife management areas during any season; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife control permits, so as to authorize the hunting or taking of feral hogs on wildlife management areas during any season; to amend Code Section 27-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs, so as to prohibit rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources from prohibiting open seasons on hunting or trapping of feral hogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1521/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62607","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1603151,"bill_number":"SR624","title":"Comfort, Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Comfort as an \"honorary southerner\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR624/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62618","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1603152,"bill_number":"HR933","title":"Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month; February 1-28, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1-28, 2022, as Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR933/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62651","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1603153,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Atlantic Judicial Court; minimum supplement each county shall provide to the judges of the superior court; provide","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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1529/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62630","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1603155,"bill_number":"SR629","title":"Reid, Hank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hank Reid; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR629/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62645","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1603156,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Department of Community Health; conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; to provide for input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders; to provide for proposed rate models and estimated fiscal impact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB610/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62624","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1603157,"bill_number":"HR930","title":"Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol to recognize the power of reading to young children every day; March 1, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2022, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol to recognize the power of reading to young children every day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR930/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62644","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1603158,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Medical Cannabis; the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to state procurement laws; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to state procurement laws; to revise the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB609/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62619","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1603159,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"Commerce and trade; illegal for certain persons to purchase or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters; to provide for a definition; to provide that certain catalytic converters and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1528/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62621","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1603161,"bill_number":"HR921","title":"James, Lionel \"Little Train\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lionel \"Little Train\" James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62635","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1603162,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"State Board of Veterinary Medicine; independent state agency attached to the Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes only; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to provide for the State Board of Veterinary Medicine to be an independent state agency attached to the Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes only; to provide for contracting with the Department of Agriculture for licensing services; to provide for reimbursement of members of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB604/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62604","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1603163,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Courts; provide for qualification of constables","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to constables, clerk, and other court personnel, so as to provide for the qualification of constables; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1527/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62620","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1603164,"bill_number":"SR627","title":"Johns Creek Arts Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Johns Creek Arts Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR627/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62627","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1603165,"bill_number":"HR925","title":"Smith-Lockwood Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Smith-Lockwood Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR925/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62639","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1603167,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Professions and businesses; professional programs that address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that professional programs that are established to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for immunity; to provide that certain documents and information of professional programs are not discoverable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1533/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62647","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1603168,"bill_number":"HR917","title":"House Study Committee to assess \"Too Young To Suspend\"; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee to assess \"Too Young To Suspend\" and the implementation of 2018 House Bill 740 and State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.15 to improve the student learning environment and discipline in elementary and secondary schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR917/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62615","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1603169,"bill_number":"HR928","title":"Fisher, Dr. Tracey Simmons; outstanding work in her community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Tracey Simmons Fisher for her outstanding work in her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR928/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62642","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1603170,"bill_number":"HR923","title":"Alexander, Elton; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elton Alexander on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR923/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62637","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1603171,"bill_number":"HR934","title":"Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; February 13-19, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13-19, 2022, as Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR934/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62652","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1603173,"bill_number":"SR628","title":"Reach Out and Read Day; recognizing March 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2022, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol to recognize the power of reading to young children every day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR628/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62629","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1603174,"bill_number":"HR918","title":"Judge Ramon Alvarado Bridge; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Ramón Alvarado and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR918/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62622","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1603175,"bill_number":"HR915","title":"General Assembly; members elected in 2024 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in 2024 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in the 2022 general election shall serve two-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR915/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62613","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1603176,"bill_number":"HR935","title":"Georgia Linemen Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 18, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 18, 2022, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR935/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62653","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1603177,"bill_number":"HR926","title":"Cannata, Nicole; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award on March 8, 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Nicole Cannata for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award on March 8, 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR926/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62640","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1603178,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Sales and use tax; qualified consolidated government special purpose local option sales tax; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a qualified consolidated government special purpose local option sales tax; to provide an exception to a ceiling on local sales and use taxes; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorization of tax and applicability; to provide for local authorization and referenda; to provide for imposition and termination of tax; to provide for administration and collection of tax; to provide for returns; to provide for distribution of tax proceeds; to provide for personal property in other jurisdictions; to prohibit taxation of products ordered and delivered outside of jurisdiction; to prohibit taxation of certain construction materials; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for impact on other taxes; to provide for use of proceeds and general obligation debt; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1524/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62610","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1603180,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Criminal procedure; limit access of certain database information regarding an alleged perpetrator to certain offenses","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 investigating sexual assault, so as to limit the access of certain database information regarding an alleged perpetrator to certain offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1534/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62649","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1603181,"bill_number":"HR931","title":"Kip Klein Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Edward \"Kip\" William Klein III and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR931/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62648","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1603182,"bill_number":"SR630","title":"Drake, Laura; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laura Drake; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR630/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62646","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1603183,"bill_number":"HR920","title":"Invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR920/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62633","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1603184,"bill_number":"HR924","title":"Hutchinson, Emma Grace; Presley Harrison, Trent Matthews, and Jude Harrison; work at Crosby Chapel United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emma Grace Hutchinson, Presley Harrison, Trent Mathews, and Jude Harrison for their work at Crosby Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR924/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62638","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1603186,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Health; minimum staffing requirements in assisted living communities and memory care centers; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise provisions relating to minimum staffing requirements in assisted living communities and memory care centers; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1531/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62632","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1603187,"bill_number":"HR932","title":"Vogel, Carley; Miss Cobb County 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carley Vogel, Miss Cobb County 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR932/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62650","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1603188,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"Education; provide for HOPE small business grants","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 HOPE small business grants; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1530/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62631","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1603189,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"\"Ratepayer Surcharge Relief Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to repeal a provision allowing for the recovery of financing costs for the construction of nuclear generation plants from Georgia's electric service customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB607/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62616","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1603191,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"Commerce and trade; certain additional information to be provided to beauty pageant contestants before accepting a fee; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-831 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required information from operators of beauty pageants, so as to require certain additional information to be provided to beauty pageant contestants before accepting a fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1522/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62608","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1603192,"bill_number":"HR919","title":"Federal Railroad Administration; follow through with efforts to regulate train length; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to follow through with its efforts to regulate train length; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR919/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62623","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1603193,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Giving the Gift of Life 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 prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1523/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62609","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1603194,"bill_number":"HR929","title":"Redding, John; outstanding public service and induction into the National Association of Conservation Districts Hall of Distinction; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Redding on his outstanding public service and induction into the National Association of Conservation Districts Hall of Distinction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR929/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62643","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1603195,"bill_number":"SR623","title":"Election and Term of Members; implementation of staggered terms of office for members of the Senate; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for members of the Senate; to provide for the implementation of staggered terms of office for members of the Senate; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR623/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62603","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1603196,"bill_number":"HR916","title":"Joint Study Committee for the Expansion and National Competitiveness of Georgia Agriculture; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for the Expansion and National Competitiveness of Georgia Agriculture; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR916/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62614","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1603198,"bill_number":"HR927","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 17, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2022, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR927/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62641","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1603199,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Healthy Georgia Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to establish the Healthy Georgia Program, providing comprehensive universal single payer healthcare coverage and a healthcare cost control system for the benefit of all Georgia residents; 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":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1526/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62612","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1603200,"bill_number":"HB1532","title":"Agriculture; hemp farming; provide for intent","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 for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for retail hemp food establishment licenses and wholesale hemp food establishment licenses; to provide for bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1532/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62634","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1603201,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Self-Service Storage Facilities; advertisement and sale of abandoned property; shorten the time","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 shorten the time between advertisement and sale of abandoned property; 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":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB606/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62606","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1603202,"bill_number":"HR922","title":"Rice, Wayne Harrison; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Harrison Rice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR922/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62636","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1603204,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols; monuments on public property; expand the protections","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 expand the protections for monuments on public property; to revise a definition; to provide for standing for interested persons, groups, or legal entities to bring actions regarding such monuments; to provide for criminal liability; to provide for damages and injunctive relief; to authorize the Attorney General and district attorneys to represent the interests of monument owners and other interested persons, groups, or legal entities in legal actions regarding such monuments; to waive state immunity for certain causes of action; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB608/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62617","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1603205,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Pedestrians; the duties of pedestrians at crosswalks, when crossing a roadway, and traveling on or along a roadway; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights and duties of pedestrians, so as to provide for the duties of pedestrians at crosswalks, when crossing a roadway, and traveling on or along a roadway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB611/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62626","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1603206,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Employment Security; certain nonprofit organizations have the option of making installment payments to finance unemployment benefits paid to its employees for certain time periods during the COVID-19 public health emergency; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributions and payments in lieu of contributions relative to employment security, so as to provide for certain nonprofit organizations to have the option of making installment payments to finance unemployment benefits paid to its employees for certain time periods during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB605/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62605","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1603207,"bill_number":"HB1525","title":"Professions and businesses; amend certain definitions to include consultants as contemplated by Chapter 80 of Title 36","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 amend certain definitions to include consultants as contemplated by Chapter 80 of Title 36, relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities generally; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1525/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62611","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1604160,"bill_number":"SR631","title":"Martin, Pastor Wendy Smith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Wendy Smith Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR631/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62654","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1604790,"bill_number":"HR948","title":"Bowles, Judy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judy Bowles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR948/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62692","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1604791,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"Motor vehicles; judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide for judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide for the waiver of restoration fees by order of the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1543/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62680","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1604792,"bill_number":"HR939","title":"Reverend James \"Jimmy\" Richard Rogers, Sr., Bridge; Towns County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend James \"Jimmy\" Richard Rogers, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR939/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62670","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1604793,"bill_number":"HR949","title":"Cole, Pinky; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pinky Cole; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR949/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62693","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1604794,"bill_number":"HR954","title":"Chambers, George; outstanding public service as a commissioner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Chambers on his outstanding public service as a commissioner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR954/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62698","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1604795,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"Health; certificate of need requirements; revise various provisions","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 various provisions relating to certificate of need requirements; 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 provide that certain organizations or entities that lease or operate facilities of hospital authorities are considered agencies for purposes of open records; to provide for the delayed repeal of certificate of need requirements; to transfer charity and indigent care requirements from certificate of need requirements to licensure requirements; to provide for regulations and penalties; to amend other provisions in various titles of the O.C.G.A., 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":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1547/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62684","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1604796,"bill_number":"HR953","title":"Georgia Department of Public Safety; occasion of its 85th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Public Safety on the occasion of its 85th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR953/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62697","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1604797,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"Excise tax; certain information related to taxable transactions to be kept and preserved by innkeepers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for certain information related to taxable transactions to be kept and preserved by innkeepers; 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":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1545/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62682","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1604798,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Education; needs based financial aid program; revise definition of qualified institution","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to needs based financial aid program, so as to revise the definition of \"qualified institution\" to include units of the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and certain private postsecondary institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1544/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62681","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1604799,"bill_number":"HB1542","title":"Criminal procedure; considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to eliminate the imposition of the death penalty and life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1542/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62679","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1604800,"bill_number":"SR636","title":"Hayes, Billy; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Billy Hayes for over 20 years of service in improving healthcare for the residents of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR636/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62666","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1604801,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"Georgia Returning Citizens State Identification Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification cards for persons without drivers' licenses, so as to enact the \"Georgia Returning Citizens State Identification Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1549/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62686","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1604802,"bill_number":"HR944","title":"James, Lionel \"Little Train\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lionel \"Little Train\" James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR944/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62688","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1604803,"bill_number":"HR936","title":"Transportation, Department of; study safety and accidents relating to vehicle merging; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to study safety and accidents relating to vehicle merging and to consider installing yield signs upon certain merging roadways; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62661","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1604804,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"Waycross Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; add two additional directors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Waycross Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3729), so as to add two additional directors; to provide for the appointment and initial terms of such directors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1539/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62676","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1604805,"bill_number":"SR638","title":"Walker, Judy Davis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judy Davis Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR638/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62668","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1604806,"bill_number":"SR640","title":"Gay, Jr, Dallas Franklin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dallas Franklin Gay, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR640/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62701","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1604807,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Transportation; Department of; public hearings for local transportation projects; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development of transportation plans, public hearings, approval of plans by board, and promulgation of rules and regulations by the Department of Transportation, so as to require public hearings for local transportation projects; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1546/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62683","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1604808,"bill_number":"SR633","title":"University of West Georgia Cheerleading Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of West Georgia Cheerleading Team and congratulating the program for its reputation of excellence and global recognition as a dynasty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR633/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62657","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1604809,"bill_number":"HR940","title":"Judge Emily Pate Powell Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Emily Pate Powell and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR940/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62671","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1604810,"bill_number":"HR952","title":"Moss, Calvin W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Calvin W. Moss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR952/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62696","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1604811,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"City of Stockbridge; corporate limits of such municipality; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB612/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62655","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1604812,"bill_number":"HR945","title":"Carter, Jerald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jerald Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR945/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62689","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1604813,"bill_number":"SR644","title":"Hicks, Stephanie Burnsed; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stephanie Burnsed Hicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR644/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62704","sponsor":"Sheila McNeill"},
{"bill_id":1604815,"bill_number":"SR641","title":"Griffin, Joy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joy Griffin, Gainesville Jaycees' 2021 Young Woman of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR641/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62702","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1604816,"bill_number":"HR943","title":"House Healthy Food Retail Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Healthy Food Retail Study Committee to investigate the lack of access to fresh, healthy food in certain rural and urban areas in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR943/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62674","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1604817,"bill_number":"HR937","title":"Deputy Sheldon Whiteman Memorial Highway; Long County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Sheldon Gordon Whiteman and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR937/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62662","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1604818,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"Cobb County; State Court; chief deputy clerk and clerk; change salary","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. 3787), so as to change the salary of the chief deputy clerk and 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":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1537/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62660","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1604819,"bill_number":"SR643","title":"Dubnik, Representative Matt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Matt Dubnik, Gainesville Jaycees' 2021 Young Man of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR643/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62703","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1604820,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Bryan County; board of elections and registration; add two members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County, approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4075), so as to add two members to the board; to provide for manner of appointments; to provide for terms of office; to provide for eligibility; to provide for officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1550/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62699","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1604821,"bill_number":"SR642","title":"Public Library Day; recognizing March 10, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2022, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR642/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62700","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1604822,"bill_number":"HB1540","title":"Cobb County; office of tax commissioner; change compensation of commissioner and 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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3588), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-13","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1540/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62677","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1604823,"bill_number":"SR637","title":"Honorable Mayor Ray Crowder Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Mayor Ray Crowder and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR637/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62665","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1604824,"bill_number":"HR946","title":"Milton, Allen \"WD\"; 52 years of service to International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 1414 and the Georgia Ports Authority; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Allen \"WD\" Milton for 52 years of service to International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 1414 and the Georgia Ports Authority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR946/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62690","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1604825,"bill_number":"HR941","title":"Doug Weathers Interchange; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Doug Weathers and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR941/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62672","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1604826,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"Agriculture; application of soil amendments for any purpose other than to foster the growth of a crop; prohibit","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 prohibit application of soil amendments for any purpose other than to foster the growth of a crop; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for related rules and regulations; to authorize concurrent local enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations related to soil amendments; to provide for penalties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1548/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62685","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1604827,"bill_number":"SR632","title":"New Story and Mayor Juan Jesús Anzures García; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Story and Mayor Juan Jesús Anzures García; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR632/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62656","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1604828,"bill_number":"HR951","title":"Second Annual Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia; April 30, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the second annual Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia on April 30, 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR951/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62695","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1604829,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of sheriff, chief deputy and others","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-13","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1541/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62678","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1604830,"bill_number":"SR635","title":"Jordan, Troy H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending exemplary veteran and citizen Troy H. Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR635/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62667","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1604831,"bill_number":"HR938","title":"Carl Rogers Bridge; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Carl Rogers and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR938/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62669","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1604832,"bill_number":"HR942","title":"Lawrence Hutchins, Jr., Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Lawrence Hutchins, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR942/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62673","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1604833,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority; add Harris County and Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5019), so as to add Harris County and the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment of members; to add references to said additional counties to provisions related to credit not pledged, tort immunity, and effects on other governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1536/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62659","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1604834,"bill_number":"SR634","title":"Richards, LaTonya; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending LaTonya Richards for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR634/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62664","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1604835,"bill_number":"HB1535","title":"Grady County Lake Authority; provide certain purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Grady County Lake Authority, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4357), so as to provide that the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities are purposes of the authority; to revise provisions related to the acquisition and disposition of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-18","last_action_date":"2022-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1535/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62658","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1604836,"bill_number":"HR950","title":"Boy Scouts of America; Scout Day at the state capitol; March 9, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America and recognizing March 9, 2022, as Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62694","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1604837,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"Smyrna, City of; annexation of certain territory into city boundaries; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1538/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62675","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1604838,"bill_number":"SR639","title":"Morris, Armond; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Armond Morris upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR639/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62687","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1604839,"bill_number":"HR947","title":"Alexander, Silas \"SiMan Baby\", III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Silas \"SiMan Baby\" Alexander III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR947/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62691","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1604840,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"\"Common Humanity in Private Education 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 change certain definitions; to provide for equal treatment of students in administration of curricula in private and nonpublic schools and programs; to provide for transparency in private and nonpublic school training and other curricula; to further qualify the definition of a private or nonpublic school or program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB613/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62663","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1605381,"bill_number":"SR651","title":"Eat Right Atlanta Owners; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donsha Johnson and Nicole Folkes-Johnson, owners of Eat Right Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR651/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62712","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1605382,"bill_number":"HR956","title":"March of Dimes Foundation; March of Dimes Day at the capitol; March 9, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the efforts of the March of Dimes Foundation and recognizing March 9, 2022 as March of Dimes Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR956/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62721","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1605383,"bill_number":"HR976","title":"Atlanta Braves; congratulating and inviting to the House of Representatives to be recognized; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Atlanta Braves and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR976/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62744","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1605384,"bill_number":"HR955","title":"2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; Chairman Brian Counihan; Grand Marshal Dennis Michael Counihan; occasion of the 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; inviting them to the House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brian Counihan, and the Grand Marshal of the 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dennis Michael Counihan, on the upcoming occasion of the 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR955/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62720","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1605385,"bill_number":"SR656","title":"Savannah State Women's Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Savannah State women's basketball team for winning the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR656/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62718","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1605386,"bill_number":"HR969","title":"Gordon, Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Gordon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR969/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62734","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1605387,"bill_number":"SR648","title":"Ronald Davis Memorial Intersection; Fayette County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ronald Davis and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR648/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62706","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1605388,"bill_number":"SR653","title":"Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia; recognizing April 30, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the second annual Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia on April 30, 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR653/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62713","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1605389,"bill_number":"SR654","title":"White, Sieda Haleema; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sieda Haleema White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR654/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62714","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1605390,"bill_number":"SR650","title":"Senate Study Committee to Review Education Funding Mechanisms; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee to Review Education Funding Mechanisms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR650/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62710","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1605391,"bill_number":"SR645","title":"Ruff, Lieutenant Joel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Joel Ruff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR645/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62705","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1605392,"bill_number":"HR968","title":"Combs, Yesenia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yesenia Combs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR968/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62733","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1605393,"bill_number":"HR965","title":"Roseboro, Gregory L.; outstanding service as University of Georgia School of Law assistant dean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory L. Roseboro on his outstanding service as University of Georgia School of Law assistant dean; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR965/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62730","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1605394,"bill_number":"SR649","title":"Jerry C. Colwell Memorial Intersection; Pike County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jerry C. Colwell and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR649/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62707","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1605395,"bill_number":"SR655","title":"Baker, Head Coach Cedric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Head Coach Cedric Baker, 2022 SIAC Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR655/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62717","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1605396,"bill_number":"HR962","title":"2022 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders award finalists; 2022 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder award recipients for their accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2022 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders award finalists and the 2022 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder award recipients for their accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR962/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62727","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1605397,"bill_number":"HR966","title":"Paulding Public Safety Appreciation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paulding Public Safety Appreciation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR966/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62731","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1605398,"bill_number":"HR958","title":"Smith, Jerry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jerry Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR958/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62723","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1605399,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"Pike County School District; increase exemptions for residents age 62 or older and provide new exemption for residents age 70 or older","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from Pike County School District ad valorem taxation for certain residents, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3824), as amended, so as to increase the exemptions from school district taxes for residents who are age 62 or older and to provide for a new exemption regardless of income for residents who are age 70 or older; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, contingent effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1551/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62715","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1605400,"bill_number":"HB1552","title":"Union City Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Union City Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1552/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62716","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1605401,"bill_number":"HR959","title":"Hagan, Henry Richard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Henry Richard Hagan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR959/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62724","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1605402,"bill_number":"HR961","title":"Frederick, Dr. Hughan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Hughan Frederick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR961/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62726","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1605403,"bill_number":"HR973","title":"Dulin, Deborah McAlpin; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah McAlpin Dulin on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR973/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62738","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1605404,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Bishop's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to board and Department of Corrections, so as to provide for adoption of rules and regulations by the board of the Department of Corrections; to provide for the adoption of a rule relating to housing an inmate convicted of murder of a peace officer killed in the line of duty in a close security facility; to provide for the adoption of a rule relating to any transfer of such inmate to a lower security facility; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1553/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62739","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1605405,"bill_number":"SR657","title":"Mabry, Dorothy; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dorothy Mabry for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR657/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62719","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1605406,"bill_number":"SR658","title":"People of Ukraine; crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the people of Ukraine during the crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR658/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62741","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1605407,"bill_number":"HR974","title":"Public Library Day at the state capitol; March 10, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2022, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR974/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62742","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1605408,"bill_number":"SR647","title":"Crowder, Ray; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ray Crowder on his outstanding public service as a mayor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR647/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62709","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1605409,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"Public Health, Department of; conduct surveys of children and youth on identified core measures to promote healthy living and for use in accessing applicable federal funds; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the department to conduct surveys of children and youth in this state on identified core measures to promote healthy living and for use in accessing applicable federal funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1554/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62740","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1605410,"bill_number":"HR963","title":"Gordon, Doneshia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doneshia Gordon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62728","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1605411,"bill_number":"HR960","title":"Leadership Bryan Class of 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Bryan Class of 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR960/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62725","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1605412,"bill_number":"HR971","title":"Perez-Marrero, Senora Maria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senora Maria Perez-Marrero; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR971/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62736","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1605413,"bill_number":"HR957","title":"Rogers, Reverend Jimmy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Jimmy Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR957/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62722","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1605414,"bill_number":"SR652","title":"International Diaspora Day; recognizing March 17, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 17, 2022, as International Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR652/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62711","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1605415,"bill_number":"HR970","title":"Walker, Judy Davis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judy Davis Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR970/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62735","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1605416,"bill_number":"HR967","title":"Ladipo, Alhaji Ganiyu \"Jerry\" Adegboyega Akande Owolabi Olajuwon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alhaji Ganiyu \"Jerry\" Adegboyega Akande Owolabi Olajuwon Ladipo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR967/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62732","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1605417,"bill_number":"HR972","title":"Brain Awareness Week at the state capitol; March 14-20, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 14-20, 2022, as Brain Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR972/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62737","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1605418,"bill_number":"HR975","title":"Delta Sigma Theta's Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter; 25th Chapter Anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delta Sigma Theta's Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter on its 25th Chapter Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR975/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62743","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1605419,"bill_number":"SR646","title":"Young, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Andrew Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR646/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62708","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1605420,"bill_number":"HR964","title":"Shorts, Vickie Kendrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vickie Kendrick Shorts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR964/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62729","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1606123,"bill_number":"SR659","title":"Senate Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR659/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62745","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1606877,"bill_number":"HR978","title":"Women Veterans Day; June 12, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 12, 2022, as Women Veterans Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR978/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62756","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1606880,"bill_number":"SR675","title":"Burgess, Jennifer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Burgess on her outstanding public service and devotion to the Senate, the Georgia General Assembly, and the Office of Legislative Counsel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR675/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62780","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1606882,"bill_number":"SR667","title":"Thaxton, Dr. Charles and Mrs. Carole; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Charles and Mrs. Carole Thaxton for their commitment to education at the local, national, and international levels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR667/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62754","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1606885,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"State Court of Chattooga County; compensation of the solicitor-general; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Chattooga County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4570), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4710), so as to change the compensation of the solicitor-general of the State Court of Chattooga County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB616/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62774","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1606888,"bill_number":"HR992","title":"Women's Golf Day; June 6, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2022, as Women's Golf Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR992/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62770","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1606890,"bill_number":"HR991","title":"Ressmeyer, Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Scott Ressmeyer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR991/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62769","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1606893,"bill_number":"SR672","title":"Cervelli, Mr. Peter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Peter Cervelli; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR672/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62783","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1606895,"bill_number":"HR990","title":"Hall, Sara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR990/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62768","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1606898,"bill_number":"SR662","title":"Martin, Donald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donald Martin on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR662/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62749","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1606901,"bill_number":"HR982","title":"Coppett, Carla; Bremen Academy's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carla Coppett, Bremen Academy's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR982/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62760","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1606903,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"Original 33 Act to Establish the Georgia Cold Case Project to Address Historic Lynchings and Related Matters; enact","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 regarding the Department of Community Affairs, so as to establish the Georgia Cold Case Project to Address Historic Lynchings and Related Matters; to provide for powers and duties of such; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1555/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62771","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1606906,"bill_number":"SR678","title":"Historically Black Colleges and Universities Heritage Day; recognize March 16, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2022 as Historically Black Colleges and Universities Heritage Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR678/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62786","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1606908,"bill_number":"HR988","title":"HPV Awareness Day at the state capitol; 03/24/22; Georgia's Cancer Control Consortium; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2022 as HPV Awareness Day at the state capitol and commending Georgia's Cancer Control Consortium; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR988/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62766","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1606911,"bill_number":"HR995","title":"Rawlings, Jane; receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jane Rawlings for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR995/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62790","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1606914,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"Fulton County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide 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 $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are older than 65 years of age; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1556/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62793","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1606918,"bill_number":"SR673","title":"Henry, Steven; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steven Henry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR673/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62784","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1606921,"bill_number":"HR989","title":"Arnold, Judith Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judith Elizabeth Arnold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR989/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62767","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1606922,"bill_number":"SR674","title":"Goslow, Raymond; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raymond Goslow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR674/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62779","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1606925,"bill_number":"HR981","title":"Akins, Michael \"Mike\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael \"Mike\" Akins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR981/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62759","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1606928,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Atlanta Board of Education; boundaries and service area of said school system; maintain","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, so as to maintain the boundaries and service area of said school system; to provide that said school system shall provide educational services to both the City of Atlanta and the City of Buckhead City; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB617/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62772","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1606930,"bill_number":"SR668","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognizing April, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2022, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol;","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR668/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62776","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1606933,"bill_number":"SR671","title":"Beyah, Aaron; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aaron Beyah for his service to the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR671/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62782","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1606935,"bill_number":"SR665","title":"C.W. and Myrtle Matthews Memorial Highway; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of C.W. and Myrtle Matthews and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR665/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62752","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1606938,"bill_number":"HR987","title":"Dickerson, Pamela; Women's History Month 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pamela Dickerson in honor of Women's History Month 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR987/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62765","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1606941,"bill_number":"HR997","title":"McMillan, Bobby L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby L. McMillan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR997/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62792","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1606943,"bill_number":"SR669","title":"Georgia Department of Public Safety; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Public Safety on the occasion of its 85th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62777","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1606946,"bill_number":"SR664","title":"New, H.G. Thomas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of H.G. Thomas New; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR664/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62751","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1606948,"bill_number":"HR980","title":"Martin, Ethan Bishop; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ethan Bishop Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR980/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62758","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1606951,"bill_number":"SR670","title":"\"The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia\"; designate Rabun County","description":"A RESOLUTION designating Rabun County as \"The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR670/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62778","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1606954,"bill_number":"SR679","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; recognizing March","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR679/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62787","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1606956,"bill_number":"HR984","title":"Bass, Matthew; Bremen Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Bass, Bremen Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR984/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62762","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1606961,"bill_number":"HR977","title":"Dekle, Mike; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mike Dekle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR977/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62755","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1606963,"bill_number":"HR979","title":"Harris, Marcus Rashad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Marcus Rashad Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR979/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62757","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1606966,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"City of Buckhead City; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Buckhead City; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB618/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62773","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1606969,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Town of Lyerly; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Lyerly, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4934), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB615/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62775","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1606971,"bill_number":"HR983","title":"Smith, Shelley; Jones Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shelley Smith, Jones Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR983/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62761","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1606974,"bill_number":"HR993","title":"Yancey, Hazel Bachelor; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating and honoring the life and memory of Hazel Bachelor Yancey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR993/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62788","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1606976,"bill_number":"SR666","title":"Roberts, William \"Bill\" Fred; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"Bill\" Fred Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR666/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62753","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1606979,"bill_number":"SR676","title":"Shivers, Earle; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Earle Shivers for his dedication and commitment to faithfully serving the State of Georgia and its residents for over 35 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR676/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62781","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1606982,"bill_number":"HR994","title":"Ply, Cade Bailey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cade Bailey Ply; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR994/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62789","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1606984,"bill_number":"HR986","title":"Collins Hill High School football team; winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Collins Hill High School football team for winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR986/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62764","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1606987,"bill_number":"SR677","title":"Brain Awareness Week; recognizing the week of March 14-20, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 14-20, 2022, as Brain Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR677/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62785","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1606989,"bill_number":"HR985","title":"Lipscomb, Jamie; Bremen High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jamie Lipscomb, Bremen High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR985/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62763","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1606992,"bill_number":"SR663","title":"Johnson, Sukari; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Sukari Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR663/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62750","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1606995,"bill_number":"SR661","title":"Menear, Craig; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Craig Menear on his outstanding service as CEO of The Home Depot; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR661/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62747","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1606997,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Controlled Substances; delta-8-THC derived from hemp is not considered marijuana; 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 regulation of controlled substances, so as to provide that delta-8-THC derived from hemp is not considered marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, or a combination thereof for purposes of the \"Georgia Controlled Substances Act\"; to provide that it shall not be unlawful to purchase, possess, manufacture, distribute, sell, or consume delta-8-THC derived from hemp; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB614/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62748","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1607000,"bill_number":"HR996","title":"Ford, Ms. Marsha Denise; extraordinary service and leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marsha Denise Ford for her extraordinary service and leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR996/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62791","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1607002,"bill_number":"SR660","title":"Dunlap, Jordan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jordan Dunlap; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR660/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62746","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1607571,"bill_number":"HB1557","title":"Paulding County; Board of Commissions; provide office of county manager","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for an office of county manager; to provide for the duties, powers, and role of the county manager; to revise provisions related to meetings of the commission; to revise the duties, powers, and role of the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to reduce the bond of the chairperson; to revise the list of named county departments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1557/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62797","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1607574,"bill_number":"HB1563","title":"Income tax; rehabilitation of buildings; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for the rehabilitation of buildings based on the federal rehabilitation tax credit; to provide for recapture; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1563/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62803","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1607576,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"Pharmacists; dispense opioid antagonists to individuals who have been prescribed opioids; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense opioid antagonists to individuals who have been prescribed opioids; to revise a definition; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1559/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62799","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1607578,"bill_number":"HB1558","title":"Columbus, City of; city council; revise districts of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-08-22","last_action_date":"2022-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1558/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62798","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1607580,"bill_number":"HR1000","title":"Joint Study Committee for Promotion and Assistance of Small Farmers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Promotion and Assistance of Small Farmers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1000/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62796","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1607583,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Muscogee Judicial Circuit; create; Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; revise composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Muscogee Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Muscogee County; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to revise the composition and terms of court of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Muscogee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1560/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62800","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1607585,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"Macon County; Board of Education; revise compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4081), so as to revise the compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1561/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62801","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1607588,"bill_number":"HR998","title":"General Assembly; biomarker testing as a necessary part of precision medicine; recognize benefits","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the benefits of biomarker testing as a necessary part of precision medicine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR998/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62794","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1607590,"bill_number":"HR999","title":"Transportation, Department of; study truck safety and to consider permitting such vehicles to use the far-left lane of travel; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to study truck safety and to consider permitting such vehicles to use the far-left lane of travel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR999/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62795","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1607592,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Gilmer County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of 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 Gilmer 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1562/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62802","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1607594,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Office of Outdoors in the Office of the Governor; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Governor, so as to establish the Office of Outdoors in the office of the Governor; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and duties; to require other public bodies to cooperate with the office; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB619/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62804","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1607959,"bill_number":"HR1001","title":"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Highway; Harris County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1001/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62811","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1607961,"bill_number":"HR1007","title":"2021-2022 Social Circle Boys' Varsity Basketball team; outstanding season and outstanding accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2021-2022 Social Circle Boys' Varsity Basketball team on an outstanding season and outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1007/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62833","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1607962,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Board of Education of Hancock County; description of the education districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hancock County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4524), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4322), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB623/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62820","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1607964,"bill_number":"HB1568","title":"Walton County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Walton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for refunding bonds; to provide for bond validation; to provide for venue and jurisdiction; to provide for trust funds; to provide for the authority's purpose; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide statement of tax exemptions and exemptions from levy and sale; to provide for supplemental powers; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1568/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62815","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1607966,"bill_number":"HR1021","title":"Miller County Liberal; occasion of its 125th anniversary; recognize; owner George Terry Toole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and Miller County Liberal on the occasion of its 125th anniversary and commending its current owner, George Terry Toole; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62847","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1607969,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Savannah Development and Renewal Authority; members; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6764), so as to revise provisions related to the appointment of authority members; to revise notice requirements regarding appointment of members; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1565/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62808","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1607971,"bill_number":"HR1014","title":"Panton, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Panton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1014/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62840","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1607973,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County; description of the commissioner districts; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County, approved October 5, 1885 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4328), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB625/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62818","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1607975,"bill_number":"HR1004","title":"McPhaul, John Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Allen McPhaul; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1004/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62830","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1607976,"bill_number":"HR1009","title":"Kennedy, Morgan; Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Morgan Kennedy, Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1009/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62835","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1607979,"bill_number":"HR1010","title":"Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity; Eta Sigma Chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Eta Sigma Chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1010/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62836","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1607982,"bill_number":"HR1002","title":"Sheriff Tyson Stephens Memorial Highway; Emanuel County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Tyson Stephens and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1002/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62828","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1607983,"bill_number":"HR1022","title":"Roland, Billy W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Billy W. Roland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1022/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62848","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1607985,"bill_number":"HR1012","title":"Greek Independence Day; March 25, 2022; 201st anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating March 25, 2022, as the 201st anniversary of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1012/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62838","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1607987,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"City of Doraville; certain councilmembers are elected by districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that certain councilmembers are elected by districts; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for initial terms of office; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-11","last_action_date":"2022-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB621/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62822","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1607989,"bill_number":"HB1569","title":"State government; removal from public view all art and artifacts that depict slavery, the Holocaust, or any other systemic radical injustice; 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 the removal from public view from the capitol and any and all state buildings, all art and artifacts that depict slavery, the Holocaust, or any other systemic racial injustice; to provide for a definition; to provide for the creation of a committee to select the art and artifacts to be removed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1569/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62816","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1607991,"bill_number":"HR1003","title":"Porter, John Franklin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Franklin Porter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1003/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62829","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1607994,"bill_number":"HR1027","title":"House Study Committee on Railroad Crossing Blockages; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Railroad Crossing Blockages; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1027/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62905","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1607996,"bill_number":"HR1011","title":"Eden Missionary Baptist Church; occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eden Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1011/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62837","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1607997,"bill_number":"HR1020","title":"Atlanta Student Movement on March 15, 1960; 62nd anniversary of the mass sit-in; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 62nd anniversary of the mass sit-in organized by the Atlanta Student Movement on March 15, 1960; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1020/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62846","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1608000,"bill_number":"HR1018","title":"World Water Day; March 22; recognize; Ryan Beltrán; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22 as World Water Day and commending Ryan Beltrán; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1018/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62844","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1608002,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"City of Woodstock; the 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB627/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62825","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1608003,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Public School Disciplinary Tribunals; creation of antibullying coordinator positions and antibullying specialists positions within local school systems; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to provide for the creation of antibullying coordinator positions and antibullying specialists positions within local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB626/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62817","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1608006,"bill_number":"SR684","title":"Joeann Compton Highway; Henry County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Joeann Compton and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR684/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62823","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1608008,"bill_number":"HR1015","title":"African Immigrant Heritage Month; September 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2022, as African Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1015/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62841","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1608010,"bill_number":"HR1017","title":"Woodard, Dominique; Banneker High School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dominique Woodard, Banneker High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1017/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62843","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1608012,"bill_number":"HR1026","title":"House Study Committee on Economic Development Opportunities and Alternative Sources of Investment Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Economic Development Opportunities and Alternative Sources of Investment Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1026/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62903","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1608014,"bill_number":"HR1023","title":"Federal Railroad Administration; regulate blocking of railroad crossings; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to take action to regulate the blocking of railroad crossings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1023/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62876","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1608016,"bill_number":"SR681","title":"Mullis, Senator Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Senator Jeff Mullis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR681/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62812","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1608018,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"City of Doraville; the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3669), so as to revise the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB622/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62821","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1608020,"bill_number":"SR682","title":"Cheri Hobson-Matthews and Andrew Jackson Welch III Interchange; Henry County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Cheri Hobson-Matthews and Mr. Andrew Jackson Welch III and dedicating an interchange in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR682/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62813","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1608023,"bill_number":"HR1005","title":"Stone, Edward Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward Harold Stone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1005/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62831","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1608024,"bill_number":"HB1567","title":"Dade County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members to the Dade County board of education, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 7, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3530), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation of the board; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1567/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62810","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1608026,"bill_number":"HR1008","title":"Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Georgia; reaffirming friendship and cooperation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION reaffirming friendship and cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1008/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62834","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1608028,"bill_number":"HR1024","title":"House Study Committee on Indexing Maximum Weekly Workers' Compensation Indemnity Benefits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Indexing Maximum Weekly Workers' Compensation Indemnity Benefits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1024/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62877","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1608031,"bill_number":"HR1025","title":"State of Georgia; recognize copper as critical; urge for inclusion on official United States Geological Survey Critical Minerals List","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing copper as critical to the State of Georgia and urging for its inclusion on the official United States Geological Survey Critical Minerals List; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1025/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62902","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1608033,"bill_number":"HR1019","title":"HPV Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; March 24, 2022; call attention to the connection between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer; to spread awareness of the protection offered to prevent most HPV-related cancers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2022, as HPV Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia and to call attention to the connection between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer; to spread awareness of the protection offered to prevent most HPV-related cancers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62845","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1608035,"bill_number":"HR1016","title":"Houseal, Dr. Willie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Willie Houseal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1016/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62842","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1608037,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"\"City of Cedartown Public Facilities Authority Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cedartown Public Facilities Authority; 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 this Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB624/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62819","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1608038,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"City of Doraville; levy on excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Doraville 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB620/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62805","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1608040,"bill_number":"HB1566","title":"Berrien County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of 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 Berrien 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1566/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62809","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1608044,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Wheeler County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Wheeler County Board of Commissioners, so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1564/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62807","sponsor":"Robert Pruitt"},
{"bill_id":1608045,"bill_number":"SR683","title":"Taylor, Elana Meyers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR683/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62814","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1608047,"bill_number":"HB1570","title":"Gwinnett County; State Court; provide for additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3718), so as to provide for an additional judge for the State Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1570/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62904","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1608049,"bill_number":"HR1006","title":"Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1006/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62832","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1608051,"bill_number":"SR680","title":"Prince, Jack; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the good life of Jack Prince of Gainesville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR680/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62806","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1608053,"bill_number":"HR1013","title":"American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1013/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62839","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1608383,"bill_number":"SR689","title":"Ski, Frank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Ski and saluting Black radio personalities in recognition of their global and cultural impact; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR689/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62853","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608385,"bill_number":"SR713","title":"Black, Twanda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Twanda Black; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR713/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62883","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608386,"bill_number":"SR741","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Creation of a Georgia Cybersecurity Force; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Creation of a Georgia Cybersecurity Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR741/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62908","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1608388,"bill_number":"SR734","title":"Senate Study Committee on Demographic Notes for Legislation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Demographic Notes for Legislation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR734/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62897","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1608389,"bill_number":"SR743","title":"Davis, Wendell and Nancy; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Wendell and Nancy Davis upon the grand occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR743/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62910","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1608390,"bill_number":"SR718","title":"Smithgall, Celestia (Lessie) Bailey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and memory of Celestia (Lessie) Bailey Smithgall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR718/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62826","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1608392,"bill_number":"SR727","title":"Underwood, Soror Ophelia Spencer; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Soror Ophelia Spencer Underwood on attaining 'Golden Soror' status in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR727/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62890","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1608394,"bill_number":"SR686","title":"Young, Larry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR686/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62850","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608395,"bill_number":"SR687","title":"Martin, Jeffree Charles; a.k.a. Jeffrey Charles","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeffree Charles Martin, a.k.a. Jeffrey Charles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR687/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62851","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608396,"bill_number":"SR742","title":"Sammy Robinson Bridge; Haralson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Sammy Robinson and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR742/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62909","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1608398,"bill_number":"SR693","title":"Black Radio Personalities; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black radio personalities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR693/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62856","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608399,"bill_number":"SR738","title":"Gravley, Representative Micah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Micah Gravley on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR738/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62900","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1608401,"bill_number":"SR737","title":"England, Representative Terry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Terry England on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62899","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1608403,"bill_number":"HR1035","title":"Maternal Mental Health Day in Georgia; May 4, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 4, 2022, as Maternal Mental Health Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1035/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62921","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1608404,"bill_number":"SR710","title":"Neal, Bishop Ray; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Ray Neal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR710/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62875","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608405,"bill_number":"SR702","title":"Patterson, Mr. Esmond; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Esmond Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR702/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62866","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608407,"bill_number":"SR723","title":"Callaway, Thomas DeCarlo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, better known as CeeLo Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR723/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62884","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608408,"bill_number":"SR711","title":"Lewis, Reverend Rhodell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Rhodell Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR711/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62889","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608410,"bill_number":"SR708","title":"Franklin, Mr. Christopher; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Christopher Franklin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR708/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62872","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608411,"bill_number":"SR709","title":"Clark, Pastor Bobby; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Bobby Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR709/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62874","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608412,"bill_number":"SR716","title":"Lawson Air Conditioning and Plumbing; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 75th anniversary of Lawson Air Conditioning and Plumbing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR716/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62827","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1608414,"bill_number":"SR736","title":"Howard, Ethel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ethel Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR736/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62901","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608416,"bill_number":"SR699","title":"Kyles, Joseph Frenchman; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Frenchman Kyles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR699/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62863","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608417,"bill_number":"SR706","title":"Cameron, Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Cameron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR706/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62870","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608418,"bill_number":"HR1032","title":"Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1032/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62918","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1608420,"bill_number":"HB1573","title":"Worth County Building Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Worth County Building Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1573/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62922","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1608421,"bill_number":"SR703","title":"Ali, Rasheeda; a.k.a Queen Rasheeda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rasheeda Ali, a.k.a. Queen Rasheeda; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR703/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62867","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608423,"bill_number":"SR696","title":"Blackmon, Laurence Ernest; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laurence Ernest Blackmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR696/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62860","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608425,"bill_number":"SR739","title":"Hickman, Rebecca; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Hickman, Candler County Schools' 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62906","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1608426,"bill_number":"SR707","title":"Snell, Tim; a.k.a. Minnesota Fattz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tim Snell, a.k.a. Minnesota Fattz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR707/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62871","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608427,"bill_number":"SR685","title":"Summers, Melissa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melissa Summers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR685/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62849","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608429,"bill_number":"HR1033","title":"Lovejoy High School girls' basketball team; winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 6A Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lovejoy High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2021-22 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1033/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62919","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1608430,"bill_number":"HR1028","title":"Gregory Stalls, Sr., Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Gregory \"Greg\" Stalls, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1028/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62913","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1608432,"bill_number":"SR744","title":"Pakistan Day; recognize March 23, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, and recognizing March 23, 2022, as Pakistan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR744/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62914","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1608433,"bill_number":"SR692","title":"Buchanan, Edgar; a.k.a. Edgar Champagne","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edgar Buchanan, a.k.a. Edgar Champagne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR692/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62855","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608434,"bill_number":"SR733","title":"Almand, Dr. Marshall David; recgonize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marshall David Almand; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR733/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62896","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1608436,"bill_number":"SR735","title":"Zangandou, Aimee; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Aimee Zangandou for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR735/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62898","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608438,"bill_number":"SR722","title":"Holyfield, Evander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Evander Holyfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR722/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62882","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608439,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"Lane, Damien; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Damien Lane, 2022 High School Man of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR724/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62886","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1608440,"bill_number":"HR1034","title":"Feeding the Valley Food Bank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Feeding the Valley Food Bank; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1034/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62920","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1608442,"bill_number":"SR688","title":"Smith, Karl Eli; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karl Eli Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR688/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62852","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608443,"bill_number":"HB1572","title":"Sumter County; board of elections and registration; provide compensation of members in certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the board of elections and registration for Sumter County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3865), so as to provide for the compensation of board members in certain circumstances; to revise provisions regarding the employment statutes of election staff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1572/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62912","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1608445,"bill_number":"SR732","title":"Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo for his athletic achievements and humanitarian work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR732/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62895","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608447,"bill_number":"SR715","title":"Roberts, Mike; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR715/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62873","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608448,"bill_number":"SR698","title":"Blackmon, Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Blackmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR698/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62861","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608449,"bill_number":"SR728","title":"Woodard, Dr. Alma Gibbs; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Alma Gibbs Woodard for attaining Pearl Soror; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62891","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1608451,"bill_number":"SR691","title":"Franklin, Todd; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Todd Franklin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR691/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62859","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608452,"bill_number":"SR704","title":"Gay, Reggie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reggie Gay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR704/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62868","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608454,"bill_number":"SR720","title":"Jordan, Jen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jen Jordan on her outstanding public service as a senator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR720/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62879","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1608455,"bill_number":"SR712","title":"Britt, Rufus; a.k.a. the Mighty Peanut; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rufus Britt, a.k.a. the Mighty Peanut; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR712/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62885","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608456,"bill_number":"SR697","title":"Sapp, Deacon Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deacon Michael Sapp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR697/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62862","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608458,"bill_number":"SR726","title":"Mitchell, Johns Creek Police Chief Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johns Creek Police Chief Mark Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR726/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62888","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1608460,"bill_number":"SR721","title":"Jackson III, Dr. Lester G; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lester G. Jackson III on his outstanding public service as a Georgia State Senator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR721/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62881","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1608461,"bill_number":"SR731","title":"Render, Michael Santiago \"Killer Mike\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Santiago Render \"Killer Mike\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR731/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62894","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608462,"bill_number":"HR1029","title":"Grant, Jonathan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jonathan Grant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1029/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62915","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1608464,"bill_number":"SR701","title":"Faulkner, Mitch; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitch Faulkner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR701/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62865","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608465,"bill_number":"SR725","title":"Jenkins, Jabez Jenkins and Christopher; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jabez Jenkins and Christopher Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR725/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62887","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1608467,"bill_number":"HB1571","title":"Motor vehicles; require mopeds to be covered by a form of minimum financial responsibility for accident damages","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mopeds, so as to require mopeds to be covered by a form of minimum financial responsibility for accident damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1571/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62911","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1608469,"bill_number":"SR700","title":"Gamble, Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Gamble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62864","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608470,"bill_number":"SR730","title":"Nixon, Otis Junior; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Otis Junior Nixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR730/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62893","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608471,"bill_number":"SR729","title":"Lewis, Arthur; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arthur Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR729/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62892","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608473,"bill_number":"SR694","title":"Stokes, Juandolyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juandolyn Stokes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR694/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62857","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608474,"bill_number":"SR719","title":"Au, Senator Michelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Michelle Au on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR719/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62878","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1608476,"bill_number":"SR740","title":"Spooner, Roger; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roger Spooner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR740/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62907","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1608477,"bill_number":"SR705","title":"Evans, Reverend Rodney; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Rodney Evans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR705/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62869","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608478,"bill_number":"HR1030","title":"Schnute, Coach Greg and the EC Bullets Fast Pitch Softball organization; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Coach Greg Schnute and the EC Bullets Fast Pitch Softball organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1030/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62916","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1608480,"bill_number":"SR690","title":"Gay, Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bill Gay and saluting Black radio personalities in recognition of their global and cultural impact; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR690/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62854","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608482,"bill_number":"SR695","title":"Tinsley, Larry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Tinsley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR695/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62858","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608483,"bill_number":"HR1031","title":"Women's Golf Day; June 6, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2022, as Women's Golf Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1031/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62917","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1608485,"bill_number":"SR714","title":"Candis, Douglas W.; a.k.a Doug Steele; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Douglas W. Candis, a.k.a. Doug Steele; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR714/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62880","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1608486,"bill_number":"SR717","title":"Carroll Daniel Construction of Gainesville; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carroll Daniel Construction of Gainesville upon its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR717/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62824","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1608931,"bill_number":"HR1036","title":"Cross Creek Razorbacks Basketball team; winning the 2022 GHSA Class AAA State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cross Creek Razorbacks Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class AAA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1036/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62930","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1608937,"bill_number":"HR1038","title":"State of Georgia's film industry and associated businesses; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State of Georgia's film industry and associated businesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1038/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62932","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1608943,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"City of Milton; a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB630/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62926","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1608950,"bill_number":"HR1041","title":"Supreme Court of Georgia; establish rules and best practices for the creation of eviction diversion programs; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Supreme Court of Georgia to establish rules and best practices for the creation of eviction diversion programs to be implemented by courts throughout the state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1041/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62935","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1608956,"bill_number":"HB1575","title":"Flovilla, City of; City of Jackson; City of Jenkinsburg; Butts County; Water and Sewer Authority; increase size and reconstitute members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Butts County, City of Flovilla, City of Jackson, and City of Jenkinsburg Water and Sewer Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5457), as amended, so as to increase the size of and reconstitute the members of the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment, terms, and removal of members; to provide that the authority chairperson can vote; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-02","last_action_date":"2022-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1575/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62929","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1608962,"bill_number":"SR746","title":"State of Georgia's Film Industry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State of Georgia's film industry and associated businesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR746/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62927","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1608969,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"City of Milton; senior homestead exemption; increase the amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB628/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62925","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1608975,"bill_number":"HB1574","title":"Cairo, City of; city council; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Cairo, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the council districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-11","last_action_date":"2022-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1574/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62928","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1608980,"bill_number":"HR1037","title":"Gray, Allisha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allisha Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1037/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62931","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1608987,"bill_number":"SR745","title":"Rock Springs Christian Academy Varsity Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rock Springs Christian Academy varsity football team for winning the 2021 GAPPS Class A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62923","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1608993,"bill_number":"HR1039","title":"Bridges, Dr. David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David Bridges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1039/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62933","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1608999,"bill_number":"HR1040","title":"Leadership Putnam Class of 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1040/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62934","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1609006,"bill_number":"SR747","title":"England, Representative Terry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Terry England on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR747/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62936","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1609012,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"City of Milton, the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB629/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62924","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1609234,"bill_number":"HR1042","title":"House Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1042/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62943","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1609238,"bill_number":"HB1576","title":"Public officers and employees; terms and conditions of employment; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1576/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62939","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1609242,"bill_number":"HB1579","title":"Woodland, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Woodland; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1579/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62942","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1609246,"bill_number":"HR1046","title":"Crumly, William; one of the best basketball players to ever play for the Covenant College Scots in its 65 years existance; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Crumly as one of the best basketball players to ever play for the Covenant College Scots in its 65 years of existence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1046/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62947","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1609250,"bill_number":"SR748","title":"Bridges, Dr. David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David Bridges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR748/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62948","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1609254,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Rockdale County School District; ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; increase the exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Rockdale County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain graduated amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older or permanently disabled, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5351), as amended, so as to increase the exemption to $50,000.00; 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB632/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62938","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1609258,"bill_number":"HR1045","title":"Westside High School boys basketball team; winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 2-AA State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Westside High School boys basketball team for winning the 2021-22 GHSA Class 2-AA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1045/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62946","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1609262,"bill_number":"HB1578","title":"Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; chief judge; provide for designation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1578/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62941","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1609266,"bill_number":"HR1044","title":"Dickey Peach Farms; 125th anniversary; Robert Dickey; Agriculture Committee Chairman and owner of Dickey Peach Farms; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dickey Peach Farms on its 125th anniversary and recognizing Agriculture Committee Chairman and owner of Dickey Peach Farms, Robert Dickey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1044/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62945","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1609270,"bill_number":"HR1043","title":"Ellis, Pastor Rolesta B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Rolesta B. Ellis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1043/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62944","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1609274,"bill_number":"HB1577","title":"Dekalb County; State Court; provide a fee for removal of certain personal property following execution of writs of possession","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 April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5059), so as to provide a fee for the removal of certain personal property following execution of writs of possession; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1577/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62940","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1609278,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; certain ad valorem taxes; provide base year homestead exemption freezes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to provide base year homestead exemption freezes regarding certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes and by the Clarke County School District for educational purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB631/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62937","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1609642,"bill_number":"HB1582","title":"Dallas, City of; municipal court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dallas in Paulding County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4121), 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 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1582/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62952","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1609644,"bill_number":"HB1580","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course of employment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the office of public safety support, so as to require public entities to provide and maintain certain insurance coverage for first responders for claims related to post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing or witnessing a psychologically traumatic event arising out of and in the course and scope of employment; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage 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":"2022-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1580/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62950","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1609647,"bill_number":"HR1047","title":"N.C. Low, Jr., Memorial Bridge; Pickens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. N.C. Low, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1047/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62955","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1609650,"bill_number":"SR751","title":"Lumpkin County High School Lady Indian Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lumpkin County High School Lady Indian basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR751/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62960","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1609653,"bill_number":"SR750","title":"2022 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2022 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR750/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62957","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1609656,"bill_number":"SR749","title":"Jesse Blalock Sr Bridge; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jesse Blalock, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR749/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62949","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1609659,"bill_number":"HB1581","title":"Varnell, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Varnell, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6670), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1581/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62951","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1609661,"bill_number":"HR1049","title":"Ellison, Brittany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brittany Ellison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1049/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62958","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1609664,"bill_number":"HB1584","title":"Dallas, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; establish tax allocation districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dallas, Georgia, to exercise 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, so as to establish tax allocation districts; 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1584/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62954","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1609667,"bill_number":"SR752","title":"Ethel Oliver \"Granny\" Rogers Memorial Intersection; Whitfield County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Ethel Oliver Rogers and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR752/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62959","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1609670,"bill_number":"HR1048","title":"House Study Committee on Education Accreditation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Education Accreditation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1048/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62956","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1609673,"bill_number":"HB1586","title":"Upson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and 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 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":"2022-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1586/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62962","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1609676,"bill_number":"HB1583","title":"Dallas, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Dallas 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1583/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62953","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1609679,"bill_number":"HB1585","title":"Cherokee County; State Court; modify compensation of judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Cherokee County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4427), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Cherokee County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1585/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62961","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1609982,"bill_number":"HB1592","title":"Long County Building and Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Long County Building and Public Facilities Authority; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1592/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62978","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1609984,"bill_number":"HB1590","title":"Camden County Spaceport Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Camden County Spaceport Authority, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3952); to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1590/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62969","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1609985,"bill_number":"HR1051","title":"Rare Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia; March 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2022 as Rare Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1051/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62982","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1609987,"bill_number":"HR1057","title":"Schwaig, Dr. Kathy \"Kat\"; named president of Kennesaw State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Kathy \"Kat\" Schwaig for being named president of Kennesaw State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1057/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62988","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1609988,"bill_number":"SR756","title":"Ware, Pam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pam Ware; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR756/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62974","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1609990,"bill_number":"HR1050","title":"Water conservation; commend outstanding advancements made by Atlanta metro region and all Georgians; urge continued initiatives","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the outstanding advancements in water conservation that have been made by the Atlanta metro region and all Georgians; urging continued initiatives for water conservation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1050/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62970","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1609991,"bill_number":"SR767","title":"Women Lead Right Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Women Lead Right Inc., a Georgia not-for-profit, and its president, Leah Aldridge, and her fellow board members for outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR767/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62996","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1609992,"bill_number":"HR1055","title":"Deal, Julian I., CPA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julian I. Deal, CPA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1055/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62986","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1609994,"bill_number":"HR1054","title":"Sutton Tire, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sutton Tire, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1054/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62985","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1609995,"bill_number":"HR1056","title":"Taylor; Elana Meyers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1056/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62987","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1609997,"bill_number":"HR1059","title":"Young Men's Christian Association of Athens, Georgia; 165 years of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Young Men's Christian Association of Athens, Georgia, for 165 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1059/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62990","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1609998,"bill_number":"HB1587","title":"Camden County Public Service Authority; provide for removal of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, so as to provide for the removal of members; to authorize the participating local governments to extent limitations on the use of public funds for limited periods of time in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1587/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62966","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1610000,"bill_number":"SR765","title":"Barnes, Henry Jewett; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry Jewett Barnes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR765/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62994","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1610001,"bill_number":"SR760","title":"Greenwood, Dave; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dave Greenwood for his dedication to collegiate athletics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR760/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62976","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1610003,"bill_number":"SR758","title":"Mangold, Ronald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald Mangold for his dedication to education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR758/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62972","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1610004,"bill_number":"SR761","title":"Geros, Garrett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garrett Geros for his tremendous athletic accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR761/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62977","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1610006,"bill_number":"SR753","title":"Haynes, Holly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holly Haynes, Miss Georgia 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR753/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62963","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1610007,"bill_number":"SR764","title":"Newton County School System Public Relations Department; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Newton County School System Public Relations Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR764/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62993","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1610009,"bill_number":"HR1060","title":"Low THC Program Revenue Allocation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Low THC Program Revenue Allocation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1060/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62991","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1610010,"bill_number":"HB1589","title":"Holly Springs, City of; provide for election by majority vote","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4161), and an Act approved April 29, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4287), so as to provide for election by majority vote; 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":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1589/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62968","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1610012,"bill_number":"SR766","title":"Geiger, Judge George G.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge George G. Geiger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR766/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62995","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1610013,"bill_number":"HB1593","title":"Jackson, City of; provide for a city manager","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jackson, approved September 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995 Ex. Sess, p. 269), so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for the appointment, removal, powers, and duties of the city manager; to revise the powers and duties the mayor; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1593/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62979","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1610015,"bill_number":"SR759","title":"O'Brien, Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark O'Brien for his contribution to LakePoint Sports in the State of Georgia and around the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR759/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62975","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1610016,"bill_number":"HR1053","title":"Georgia General Assembly; successful water conservation and management efforts of the past and present members; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the successful water conservation and management efforts of the past and present members of the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1053/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62984","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1610017,"bill_number":"HR1058","title":"Kendall Rae Johnson Day; 03/23/22; youngest certified farmer in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kendall Rae Johnson as the youngest certified farmer in Georgia and recognizing March 23, 2022, as Kendall Rae Johnson Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1058/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62989","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1610019,"bill_number":"HB1591","title":"Crimes and offenses; include certain insurance claim practices as a racketeering activity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions related to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations, so as to include certain insurance claim practices as a racketeering activity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1591/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62973","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1610020,"bill_number":"SR754","title":"2022 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2022 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR754/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62964","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1610022,"bill_number":"SR763","title":"Jelks, Lorenzo \"Lo\" ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lorenzo \"Lo\" Jelks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR763/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62981","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1610023,"bill_number":"SR755","title":"Smith, Richard \"Dick\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard \"Dick\" Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR755/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62965","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1610025,"bill_number":"HR1052","title":"Gay, Dallas Franklin, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dallas Franklin Gay Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1052/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62983","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1610026,"bill_number":"SR762","title":"Mahone, Michael; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Michael Mahone for being elected to the Oglethorpe City Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR762/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62980","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1610028,"bill_number":"HR1061","title":"Smyre, Representative Calvin; nomination as United States ambassador for the Dominican Republic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Calvin Smyre on his nomination as United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62992","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1610029,"bill_number":"HB1588","title":"Holly Springs, City of; provide for partisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4161), and an Act approved April 29, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4287), so as to provide for partisan elections; 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":"2022-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1588/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62967","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1610031,"bill_number":"SR757","title":"Tritt, Travis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Tritt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR757/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62971","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1610396,"bill_number":"SR772","title":"Kinney, Anna Rose Collins; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Anna Rose Collins Kinney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR772/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63005","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1610397,"bill_number":"SR768","title":"Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement's yarn forward rule of origin and its vital role in supporting employment throughout Georgia's cotton and textile industries, boosting manufacturing in the state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR768/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62999","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1610398,"bill_number":"HR1076","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 11, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 11, 2022, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1076/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63027","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1610399,"bill_number":"HR1074","title":"House interns; 2022 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House interns for the 2022 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1074/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63025","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1610400,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Muscogee Judicial Circuit; new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Muscogee Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Muscogee County; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to revise the composition and terms of court of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Muscogee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB634/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62998","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1610401,"bill_number":"HR1079","title":"Travel Unity; first regional event in the Southeast; March 22-25, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Travel Unity and recognizing March 22-25, 2022, as the first regional event in the Southeast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1079/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63030","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1610402,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Henry County; compensation of such judge of the Probate Court; change the provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the sheriff, probate judge, clerk of superior court, and tax commissioner of Henry County on an annual salary, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3127), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4824), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge of the Probate Court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB635/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63001","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1610403,"bill_number":"HR1071","title":"Ward, Samantha \"Sunenvy\" Kimberly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samantha \"Sunenvy\" Kimberly Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1071/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63022","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1610404,"bill_number":"HR1073","title":"House Session Assistants; 2022 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Session Assistants for the 2022 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63024","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1610405,"bill_number":"HR1063","title":"Mahaffey, Tom; outstanding public service as the CEO of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom Mahaffey on his outstanding public service as the CEO of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1063/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63014","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1610406,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Board of Education of Warren County; compensation provisions for the chairperson and for members of the board; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3990), so as to revise the compensation provisions for the chairperson and for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB636/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63012","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1610407,"bill_number":"HR1070","title":"Nation of Israel; cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1070/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63021","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1610408,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"City of Senoia Building and Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Senoia Building and Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB637/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63033","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1610409,"bill_number":"SR776","title":"Stalnaker, Chairman Tommy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Tommy Stalnaker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR776/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63035","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1610410,"bill_number":"HR1072","title":"Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1072/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63023","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1610411,"bill_number":"HR1069","title":"Celebration of Organized Labor in Georgia Day; April 4, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 4, 2022, as Celebration of Organized Labor in Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1069/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63020","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1610412,"bill_number":"HR1067","title":"Valentine, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Valentine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1067/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63018","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1610413,"bill_number":"HR1066","title":"Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America; Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America and recognizing March 23, 2022, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1066/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63017","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1610414,"bill_number":"HR1077","title":"Carver State Bank; 95th anniversary; Robert \"Bob\" E. James; over 50 years as president and CEO; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert \"Bob\" E. James for over 50 years with Carver State Bank as president and CEO and celebrating the 95th anniversary of Carver State Bank; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1077/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63028","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1610415,"bill_number":"HR1062","title":"Blondeau, Betty; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Betty Blondeau; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1062/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63013","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1610416,"bill_number":"HB1597","title":"Canton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Canton; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1597/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63010","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1610417,"bill_number":"HR1068","title":"Stephens, Jerome; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerome Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63019","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1610418,"bill_number":"HR1064","title":"Blalock, Mary Frances; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary Frances Blalock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1064/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63015","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1610419,"bill_number":"HR1078","title":"AID Atlanta; foundation's 40th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending AID Atlanta and recognizing the foundation's 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1078/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63029","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1610420,"bill_number":"SR775","title":"Floyd, Leonard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leonard Floyd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR775/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63034","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1610421,"bill_number":"HB1596","title":"Fayette County; State Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1596/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63009","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1610422,"bill_number":"HB1595","title":"Fayette County; State Court; change compensation of judge and solicitor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3834), so as to change the compensation of the judge; to change the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-07-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1595/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63008","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1610423,"bill_number":"HR1065","title":"Price, Dr. Noris; 2022 Georgia Superintendent of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Noris Price, the 2022 Georgia Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1065/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63016","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1610424,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"City of Ringgold; the corporate limits of said city; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ringgold, approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3624), as amended, so as to revise the corporate limits of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB633/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62997","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1610425,"bill_number":"HR1075","title":"Nelson, Caleia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caleia Nelson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63026","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1610426,"bill_number":"SR770","title":"Senate Study Committee on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Waiver Plan Access; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Waiver Plan Access; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR770/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63002","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1610427,"bill_number":"HR1081","title":"Morgan, Penny; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Penny Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1081/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63032","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1610428,"bill_number":"HR1080","title":"Burch, Bruce; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bruce Burch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1080/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63031","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1610429,"bill_number":"HB1598","title":"Guyton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Guyton; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act incorporating the City of Guyton in the County of Effingham approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4230); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1598/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63011","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1610430,"bill_number":"SR774","title":"Rozier, Pastor Cecil J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Cecil J. Rozier on the grand occasion of his pastoral retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR774/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63006","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1610431,"bill_number":"SR769","title":"Jones, Senator Emanuel D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Emanuel D. Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR769/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63000","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1610432,"bill_number":"SR771","title":"School Board Appreciation Week; recognize the week of March 14-18, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 14-18, 2022 as School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia and commending the school board for Rockdale County Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR771/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63003","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1610433,"bill_number":"SR773","title":"Senate Direct Sales of Electric Vehicles Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Direct Sales of Electric Vehicles Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR773/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63004","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1610434,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"Savannah, City of; Chatham County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act governing the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4632), so as to modify the compensation of members of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1594/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63007","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1610948,"bill_number":"SR783","title":"Lovejoy High School Girls' Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lovejoy High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2021-22 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR783/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63043","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1610949,"bill_number":"SR782","title":"Hines, Ms. Maggi Reese; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Maggi Reese Hines of Carrollton, Georgia, the UGA Redcoat Marching Band trumpeter section leader and UGA Battle Hymn soloist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR782/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63042","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1610950,"bill_number":"HR1082","title":"House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1082/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63037","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1610951,"bill_number":"SR781","title":"Senate Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR781/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63041","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1610952,"bill_number":"SR778","title":"Taylor, Mr. Wes; recognize","description":"RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Wes Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63038","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1610953,"bill_number":"SR777","title":"Biomarker Testing; necessary part of precision medicine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the benefits of biomarker testing as a necessary part of precision medicine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR777/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63036","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1610954,"bill_number":"SR779","title":"South Georgia Medical Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending South Georgia Medical Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR779/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63039","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1610955,"bill_number":"SR780","title":"School Board Recognition Month; recognize March","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2022 as School Board Recognition Month in Clayton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR780/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63040","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1611275,"bill_number":"HR1101","title":"Clay, Mamie Axon Stevens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mamie Axon Stevens Clay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1101/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63072","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1611276,"bill_number":"HR1106","title":"Isenhower, Anne F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anne F. Isenhower; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1106/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63089","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1611277,"bill_number":"HR1084","title":"Jovita Moore Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ms. Jovita Moore and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1084/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63046","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1611278,"bill_number":"HR1095","title":"Central State University Chorus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Central State University Chorus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1095/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63066","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1611279,"bill_number":"HR1097","title":"Geros, Garrett; securing a silver medal during the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Garrett Geros for securing a silver medal during the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1097/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63068","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1611280,"bill_number":"HR1087","title":"Patton, Antwan \"Big Boi\" André; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Antwan \"Big Boi\" André Patton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1087/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63058","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1611281,"bill_number":"HR1125","title":"Colonel Frank Norton Crossing; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Colonel Frank Norton and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1125/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63108","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1611282,"bill_number":"HR1123","title":"Patterson, Jennifer; Trion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Patterson, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1123/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63106","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1611283,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Clarke County and the Clarke County School District; ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB640/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63086","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1611284,"bill_number":"HB1599","title":"Professions and businesses; education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise provisions relating to education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1599/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63088","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1611285,"bill_number":"HR1104","title":"Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame and dedicating a road in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1104/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63083","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1611286,"bill_number":"HR1107","title":"Revelo, Martha M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martha M. Revelo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1107/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63090","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1611287,"bill_number":"HR1103","title":"Biden Administration; remove its veto and reapprove Georgia's Medicaid expansion waiver; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Biden Administration to remove its veto and reapprove Georgia's Medicaid expansion waiver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1103/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63082","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1611288,"bill_number":"HR1083","title":"Loy James Grogan Memorial Intersection; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Loy James Grogan and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1083/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63045","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1611289,"bill_number":"HR1090","title":"Green Heating and Cooling Inc.; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 50th anniversary of Green Heating and Cooling Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1090/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63061","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1611290,"bill_number":"HR1085","title":"Mamie George S. Williams Day; March 26, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2022, as Mamie George S. Williams Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1085/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63056","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1611291,"bill_number":"SR797","title":"Walker, Judy Davis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judy Davis Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR797/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63079","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1611292,"bill_number":"SR787","title":"Morris, Wayne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wayne Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR787/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63050","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1611293,"bill_number":"SR789","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 11, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 11, 2022, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR789/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63052","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1611294,"bill_number":"HR1111","title":"Straughter, Bishop Johnny B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Johnny B. Straughter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1111/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63094","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1611295,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Rockdale County Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Rockdale County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB638/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63044","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1611296,"bill_number":"HR1098","title":"DeKalb County's women veterans day; March 25, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2022, as a day to celebrate DeKalb County's women veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1098/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63069","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1611297,"bill_number":"HR1109","title":"Rabun County; \"The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as \"The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1109/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63092","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1611298,"bill_number":"HR1119","title":"Ms. Karen; Chattooga High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Karen, Chattooga High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1119/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63102","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1611299,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"Echols County; Board of Commissioners; increase size","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County, approved February 3, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2054), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4575), so as to increase the size of the board of commissioners; to provide for residency requirements; to provide for the description of the commissioner districts and posts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for election of members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2022-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1601/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63111","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1611300,"bill_number":"HR1105","title":"Huie Bray Memorial Highway; Barrow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Huie Lawrence Bray and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1105/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63087","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1611301,"bill_number":"HR1117","title":"Immigrant Heritage Month; June 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 2022 as Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1117/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63100","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1611302,"bill_number":"SR786","title":"Deyton, Harlie C. condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Harlie C. Deyton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR786/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63049","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1611303,"bill_number":"SR800","title":"Ethiopia; calling for unfettered humanitarian access; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and calling for unfettered humanitarian access to the millions of people in the Tigray region of Ethiopia facing weaponized starvation, calling for support for vulnerable populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of gender-based sexual violence, and individuals forcibly displaced by the genocidal war in Ethiopia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR800/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63084","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1611304,"bill_number":"SR798","title":"School Board Appreciation Week; recognizing the week of March 14-18, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 14-18, 2022, as School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia and commending the school board for DeKalb County Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR798/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63080","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1611305,"bill_number":"SR791","title":"Lambert, Douglas H.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Douglas H. Lambert as the 2022 Rotary Citizen of the Year for Statesboro and Bulloch County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR791/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63054","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1611306,"bill_number":"HR1108","title":"Salvadoran American Day in Georgia; September 17, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17, 2022, as Salvadoran American Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1108/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63091","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1611307,"bill_number":"SR801","title":"Clark-Perry, Tonya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Tonya Clark-Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR801/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63085","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1611308,"bill_number":"HR1096","title":"Williams, Phillana; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phillana Williams on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1096/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63067","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1611309,"bill_number":"SR799","title":"Nation of Israel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR799/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63081","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1611310,"bill_number":"HR1102","title":"Representative Thomas Allen McCall Highway; City of Elberton; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Thomas Allen McCall and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1102/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63073","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1611311,"bill_number":"HR1099","title":"Wilbourn, Mack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mack Wilbourn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1099/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63070","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1611312,"bill_number":"SR790","title":"Deal, Julian I.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julian I. Deal, CPA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR790/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63053","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1611313,"bill_number":"HR1114","title":"Owens, Ralph Mack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Mack Owens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1114/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63097","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1611314,"bill_number":"HR1088","title":"Idowu, Pastor John and Mrs. Christianah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor John and Mrs. Christianah Idowu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1088/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63059","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1611315,"bill_number":"HR1121","title":"Petty, Scott; Trion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scott Petty, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1121/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63104","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1611316,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Murray County; board of elections and registration; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the board of elections and registration for Murray County, Georgia; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1602/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63112","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1611317,"bill_number":"SR788","title":"Jones, Thomas Chase; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Thomas Chase Jones for his decades of contributions of artistic ingenuity to the entertainment industry as well as supporting and enriching the minds of young composers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR788/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63051","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1611318,"bill_number":"HR1113","title":"Smothers, Jordan; receiving the Congressional Award Gold Medal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jordan Smothers on receiving the Congressional Award Gold Medal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1113/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63096","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1611319,"bill_number":"HR1091","title":"Callaway, Thomas DeCarlo; better known as CeeLo Green; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, better known as CeeLo Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1091/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63062","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1611320,"bill_number":"HR1124","title":"Ken Bennett Memorial Intersection; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Kenneth \"Ken\" Jason Bennett and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1124/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63107","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1611321,"bill_number":"SR785","title":"Weyant, Emma; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emma Weyant for her monumental athletic achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR785/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63048","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1611322,"bill_number":"HR1092","title":"McFarlin, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley McFarlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1092/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63063","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1611323,"bill_number":"HR1115","title":"Wilbanks, J. Alvin; outstanding decades of public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Alvin Wilbanks on his outstanding decades of public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1115/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63098","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1611324,"bill_number":"HR1110","title":"2022 Women's History Month Power Women; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2022 Women's History Month Power Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1110/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63093","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1611325,"bill_number":"SR793","title":"McKinzie, Mayson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mayson McKinzie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR793/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63074","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1611326,"bill_number":"HR1093","title":"The Georgia Cup Day; March 27, 2022; celebrating The Georgia Cup's 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 27, 2022, as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrating The Georgia Cup's 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1093/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63064","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1611327,"bill_number":"HR1120","title":"Roach, William Grant; Trion High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Grant Roach, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1120/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63103","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1611328,"bill_number":"HR1118","title":"Satterfield, Aleigha; Chattooga High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aleigha Satterfield, Chattooga High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1118/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63101","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1611329,"bill_number":"SR794","title":"Shepherds Rest; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shepherds Rest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR794/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63075","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1611330,"bill_number":"HR1122","title":"Rivers, Hannah; Trion High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Rivers, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1122/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63105","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1611331,"bill_number":"HR1089","title":"HBCU Week; March 8-15, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION designating March 8-15, 2022, as HBCU Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1089/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63060","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1611332,"bill_number":"HR1094","title":"2021-2022 Elbert County Lady Blue Devils Varsity Basketball team; winning the Georgia High School Association State Championship in Girls AA basketball for 2021-2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2021-2022 Elbert County Lady Blue Devils Varsity Basketball team for winning the Georgia High School Association State Championship in Girls AA basketball for 2021-2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1094/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63065","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1611333,"bill_number":"SR796","title":"City of Peachtree Corners; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the tenth anniversary of the City of Peachtree Corners in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR796/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63078","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1611334,"bill_number":"HR1126","title":"House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Equipment and Public Safety; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Equipment and Public Safety; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1126/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63109","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1611335,"bill_number":"HR1086","title":"Smith, Jonathan \"Lil Jon\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan \"Lil Jon\" Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1086/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63057","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1611336,"bill_number":"SR792","title":"The Georgia Cup Day; recognizing March 27, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 27, 2022, as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrating The Georgia Cup's 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR792/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63077","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1611337,"bill_number":"HB1600","title":"Flemington, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flemington 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1600/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63110","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1611338,"bill_number":"SR784","title":"Eason, Sergeant Kerry Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Kerry Lee Eason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR784/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63047","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1611339,"bill_number":"SR795","title":"Young Men's Christian Association of Athens; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Young Men's Christian Association of Athens, Georgia, for 165 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR795/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63076","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1611340,"bill_number":"HR1112","title":"Atlanta Checker Cab; occasion of its 75th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Checker Cab on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1112/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63095","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1611341,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Board of Commissioners of Henry County; temporary vacancies; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 8, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3503), and an Act approved April 1, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3537), so as to revise provisions regarding temporary vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB639/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63055","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1611342,"bill_number":"HR1100","title":"Holmes, Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Paul Holmes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1100/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63071","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1611343,"bill_number":"HR1116","title":"Nash, Charlotte; decades of outstanding public service and leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlotte Nash on her decades of outstanding public service and leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1116/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63099","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1611854,"bill_number":"HR1139","title":"Collins, Marshe; Liberty Point Elementary's 2021 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marshe Collins, Liberty Point Elementary's 2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1139/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63149","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1611857,"bill_number":"HR1136","title":"Mission Agape; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mission Agape; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1136/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63146","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1611858,"bill_number":"HR1145","title":"Burton, Jamil NaQuan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamil NaQuan Burton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1145/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63155","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1611860,"bill_number":"HR1138","title":"White Cane Awareness Day at the state capitol; October 15, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 15, 2022, as White Cane Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1138/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63148","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1611862,"bill_number":"HR1143","title":"Davis, Felicia M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Felicia M. Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1143/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63153","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1611864,"bill_number":"HR1133","title":"Hulett, Oscar; outstanding service as an environmentalist in Bacon and Jeff Davis counties; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oscar Hulett on his outstanding public service as an environmentalist in Bacon and Jeff Davis counties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1133/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63143","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1611866,"bill_number":"SR821","title":"Country of Bangladesh; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Country of Bangladesh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR821/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63161","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1611868,"bill_number":"HR1148","title":"Cherokee County and the Cities of Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, and Waleska; adopt annexation growth boundary agreements and joint land use plans; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Cherokee County and the Cities of Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, and Waleska to adopt annexation growth boundary agreements and joint land use plans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63158","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1611870,"bill_number":"HR1134","title":"Chad Livsey Project; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chad Livsey Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1134/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63144","sponsor":"Rebecca Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1611871,"bill_number":"HR1147","title":"President of the United States; consider current geopolitical tensions and support policies and take measures to ensure America's long-term energy affordability, security, leadership, and progress; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States to consider the current geopolitical tensions and support policies and take measures to ensure America's long-term energy affordability, security, leadership, and progress, including actions that result in the continued operation of existing oil and natural gas pipelines, the construction of new pipelines, and an end to restrictions on developing our nation's onshore and offshore oil and natural resources; the resumption of consistent, credible federal lease sales; and the immediate preparation of a new five-year program to guide future offshore leasing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1147/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63157","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1611874,"bill_number":"HR1128","title":"Fox, Staci; tenure as president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Staci Fox on her tenure as president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1128/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63119","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1611876,"bill_number":"HR1144","title":"Cainion, Sarah; outstanding public service as an elementary principal and mentor coach for the Clayton County District; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarah Cainion on her outstanding public service as an elementary principal and mentor coach for the Clayton County School District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1144/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63154","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1611877,"bill_number":"HR1137","title":"North Clayton Middle School boys basketball team; named the Clayton County Public School Champions for the 2021-2022 season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Clayton Middle School boys basketball team for being named the Clayton County Public School Champions for the 2021-2022 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1137/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63147","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1611880,"bill_number":"SR810","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day; recognizing March 31, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 31, 2022, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR810/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63126","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1611881,"bill_number":"HR1146","title":"Lumpkin County High School Lady Indian basketball team; winning the 2022 GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lumpkin County High School Lady Indian basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63156","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1611883,"bill_number":"HR1140","title":"Oakhurst Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Oakhurst Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1140/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63150","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1611885,"bill_number":"SR802","title":"Joint Study Committee on Transparency in High School Athletic Associations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Transparency in High School Athletic Associations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR802/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63113","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1611887,"bill_number":"SR803","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Prevention of Unhealthy Puppies and Protection of Ethical Retail Sales; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Prevention of Unhealthy Puppies and Protection of Ethical Retail Sales; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR803/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63114","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1611889,"bill_number":"HR1131","title":"Wise, Scott Henry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Scott Henry Wise; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1131/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63141","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1611891,"bill_number":"SR816","title":"Spears, Tyrone; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyrone Spears; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR816/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63136","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1611893,"bill_number":"SR808","title":"Redneck Gourmet; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Redneck Gourmet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR808/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63124","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1611894,"bill_number":"HR1135","title":"Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; March 15, 2022; commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 15, 2022, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1135/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63145","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1611897,"bill_number":"SR820","title":"Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Georgia; the strong relations and continuous cooperation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the strong relations and continuous cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR820/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63160","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1611899,"bill_number":"SR806","title":"Walker, III, H. Jay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending H. Jay Walker, III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR806/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63121","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1611900,"bill_number":"HB1603","title":"Sylvester, City of; Public Facilities Authority; revise definition of \"project\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the City of Sylvester Public Facilities Authority, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3786), so as to revise the definition of \"project\"; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1603/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63120","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1611902,"bill_number":"SR807","title":"Smith, Courtney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Courtney Smith on being crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR807/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63123","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1611904,"bill_number":"SR819","title":"American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR819/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63159","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1611906,"bill_number":"SR809","title":"Senate Development Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Development Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR809/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63125","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1611908,"bill_number":"SR804","title":"UCTV; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending UCTV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR804/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63115","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1611910,"bill_number":"HR1141","title":"Decatur High School's mock trial team; winning the 2022 Georgia Mock Trial Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Decatur High School's mock trial team on winning the 2022 Georgia Mock Trial Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1141/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63151","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1611912,"bill_number":"HR1129","title":"Jones, Reverend Frank Edward \"Butch\"; occasion of his 50th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frank Edward \"Butch\" Jones on the occasion of his 50th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1129/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63139","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1611913,"bill_number":"HR1132","title":"Smyre, Representative Calvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Calvin Smyre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1132/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63142","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1611916,"bill_number":"SR815","title":"Smith II, Arch D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arch D. Smith II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR815/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63135","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1611917,"bill_number":"HR1130","title":"Holloway, Kirsten; Fannin County High School 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kirsten Holloway, Fannin County High School 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1130/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63140","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1611919,"bill_number":"SR812","title":"Wright-Cotton, Bishop Shirley David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop Shirley David Wright-Cotton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR812/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63132","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1611922,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Chattahoochee Hills Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chattahoochee Hills Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for the appointment, terms, and removal of authority members; to provide for officers of the authority; to provide for an executive director and employees; to provide for meetings, quorums, and majorities; to provide for the powers and duties of the authority; to provide for tax statutes of the authority; to limit liabilities; to provide for budget oversight; to authorize the use of hotel-motel tax proceeds provided by the City of Chattahoochee Hills; to provide that the authority shall not bind the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB641/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63116","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1611923,"bill_number":"SR818","title":"Cherokee County; adopt annexation growth boundary agreements and joint land use plans; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Cherokee County and the Cities of Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, and Waleska to adopt annexation growth boundary agreements and joint land use plans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR818/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63138","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1611925,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"Adel, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to consolidate all of the laws chartering the City of Adel in the County of Cook and to grant a new charter to said city, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 3055), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2757), 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":"2022-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-05-13","last_action_date":"2022-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1604/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63128","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1611927,"bill_number":"SR805","title":"Horne Jr., Kelso Crowder \"Casey\" ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kelso Crowder \"Casey\" Horne Jr. for his selfless service to his country and community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR805/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63117","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1611929,"bill_number":"SR814","title":"Campbell, Dr. Mary Schmidt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell on her outstanding service at Spelman College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR814/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63134","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1611931,"bill_number":"SR813","title":"South Fulton Constituents Day; recognizing April 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 1, 2022, as South Fulton Constituents Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR813/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63133","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1611933,"bill_number":"HR1142","title":"Cedar Grove High School football team; winning the GHSA Class AAA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedar Grove High School football team for winning the GHSA Class AAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1142/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63152","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1611935,"bill_number":"HR1127","title":"House Study Committee on Development Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Development Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1127/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63118","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1611936,"bill_number":"HB1607","title":"Taylor County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Taylor County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 10 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 70 and 74 years of age, in the amount of 15 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 75 and 79 years of age, and in the amount of 20 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1607/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63131","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1611939,"bill_number":"SR811","title":"Bowden Jr., Harry Jaudon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Harry Jaudon Bowden Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR811/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63127","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1611941,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"\"Union City Public Facilities Authority Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Union City Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB642/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63122","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1611942,"bill_number":"HB1606","title":"Houston County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of 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 Houston 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":"2022-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-25","last_action_date":"2022-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1606/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63130","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1611945,"bill_number":"HB1605","title":"Claxton, City of; powers and election of the mayor and city council; restate and revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter for the City of Claxton in the County of Evans, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3312), as amended, so as restate and revise provisions relating to the powers and election of the mayor and city council; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2022-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2022-04-11","last_action_date":"2022-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1605/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63129","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1611946,"bill_number":"SR817","title":"Peacock Jr, William \"Bill\" E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"Bill\" E. Peacock, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR817/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63137","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1612298,"bill_number":"SR823","title":"Secretary of the Senate; cost of living adjustment; approve","description":"A RESOLUTION approving a cost of living adjustment and supplement for the Secretary of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR823/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63163","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1612299,"bill_number":"SR833","title":"Royal Bengal Logistics, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Royal Bengal Logistics, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR833/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63174","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1612300,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; inspection of converted 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 an inspection of converted motor vehicles; to revise provisions relating to certificates of title for converted motor vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB644/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63200","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1612302,"bill_number":"HR1153","title":"Norcross High School Girl's Basketball team; winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School Girl's Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1153/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63183","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1612303,"bill_number":"HR1162","title":"Hunter, Duane Warren, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Duane Warren Hunter Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1162/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63192","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1612304,"bill_number":"HR1156","title":"Kindy, Dr. Ken D.; outstanding service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ken D. Kindy on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1156/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63186","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1612306,"bill_number":"HR1161","title":"Phillips, Walker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walker Phillips; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1161/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63191","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1612307,"bill_number":"HR1152","title":"Smith, Arch D., II; tenure as state 4-H leader and 37 year career with Georgia's Cooperative Extension Service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arch D. Smith II on his tenure as state 4-H leader and for his 37 year career with Georgia's Cooperative Extension Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1152/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63182","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1612308,"bill_number":"HR1164","title":"Axon, Clarence, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clarence Axon, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1164/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63194","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1612310,"bill_number":"HR1150","title":"McMillan, Commander Shawn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commander Shawn McMillan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1150/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63180","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1612311,"bill_number":"SR826","title":"High-Risk Athletic Activities; training program covering important safety information for prevention and treatment of injuries to our young athletes; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging any organization that administers or conducts high-risk athletic activities for children 14 and under on property owned, leased, managed, or maintained by the state of Georgia to make accessible to athletic directors and coaches a training program covering important safety information for prevention and treatment of injuries to our young athletes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR826/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63169","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1612312,"bill_number":"SR831","title":"Minard, Tim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the accomplishments of Tim Minard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR831/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63171","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1612315,"bill_number":"HR1165","title":"Nation of Israel; meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1165/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63195","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1612316,"bill_number":"SR825","title":"William Alfred Fountain High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Alfred Fountain High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR825/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63166","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1612317,"bill_number":"HR1157","title":"School Board Recognition Month; March 2022; commending the dedication and hard work of the members of the Henry County School Board; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as School Board Recognition Month and commending the dedication and hard work of the members of the Henry County School Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1157/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63187","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1612318,"bill_number":"HR1160","title":"Williams, Jeremy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeremy Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1160/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63190","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1612320,"bill_number":"HR1159","title":"Kennedy, Mr. Rex; outstanding public service as a line foreman with Upson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Rex Kennedy on his outstanding public service as a line foreman with Upson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1159/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63189","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1612321,"bill_number":"SR829","title":"57th Annual Community Observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day; recognize May 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 57th Annual Community Observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, May 1, 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR829/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63167","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1612323,"bill_number":"SR827","title":"American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR827/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63170","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1612324,"bill_number":"HB1609","title":"Health; requirements for nurse staffing 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 provide requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to require a written nurse services staffing plan; to provide for an official nurse services staffing plan; to provide for the establishment of nurse staffing committees; to provide for annual reporting of staffing information to the Department of Community Health; to provide for anonymous reports and investigations of unsafe staffing conditions; to establish an advisory commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1609/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63177","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1612325,"bill_number":"HR1155","title":"School Board Recognition Month; March 2022; commending the dedication and hard work of the members of the Clayton County School Board; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as School Board Recognition Month and commending the dedication and hard work of the members of the Clayton County School Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1155/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63185","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1612326,"bill_number":"SR822","title":"Senate Study Committee on Economic Development and International Relations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Economic Development and International Relations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR822/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63162","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1612328,"bill_number":"HR1166","title":"Wigton, Martha Rigby; Director of the House Budget and Research Office; decades of devoted and skillful service to the General Assembly; inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Director of the House Budget and Research Office, Martha Rigby Wigton, for her decades of devoted and skillful service to the General Assembly and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63196","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1612329,"bill_number":"HR1154","title":"Norcross High School Boys Basketball team; winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School Boys Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1154/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63184","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1612330,"bill_number":"SR834","title":"McGuire, Edith Marie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Edith Marie McGuire; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63175","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1612331,"bill_number":"HR1151","title":"Marist School War Eagles Girls Basketball team; winning the 2022 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Marist School War Eagles Girls Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1151/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63181","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1612334,"bill_number":"HB1608","title":"Audits and Accounts, Department of; require certain financial disclosures from entities performing work related to fiscal notes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Audits and Accounts, so as to require certain financial disclosures from entities performing work related to fiscal notes; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1608/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63176","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1612335,"bill_number":"HR1158","title":"Importance of the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1158/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63188","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1612336,"bill_number":"HR1163","title":"Ingram, George Phillips; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Phillips Ingram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1163/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63193","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1612338,"bill_number":"SR830","title":"Inman Park Neighborhood Association; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Inman Park Neighborhood Association on the 50th anniversary of its Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR830/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63168","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1612339,"bill_number":"HR1149","title":"House Study Committee on Regulation, Affordability, and Access to Housing; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Regulation, Affordability, and Access to Housing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1149/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63178","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1612340,"bill_number":"HB1610","title":"Local government; provide investment policies","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 local government investment policies; to provide scope, investment objectives, and applicability; to provide for performance measures; to provide of prudence and ethical standards; to amend Code Section 15-16-27, relating to deposit of cash bonds and reserves of professional bondspersons in interest-bearing accounts and disposition of interest, so as to update cross references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1610/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63197","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1612342,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"\"Anesthesiologist Assistant 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 enact the \"Anesthesiologist Assistant Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and duties of the Georgia Composite Medical Board as they relate to anesthesiologist assistants; to provide for licensure rules and requirements; to define the scope of practice for anesthesiologist assistants; to provide for regulation of the profession; to provide for rules and requirements for licensure reinstatement; to provide for penalties for unauthorized practice; to provide for practice during emergencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB643/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63172","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1612343,"bill_number":"HB1611","title":"Savannah Development and Renewal Authority; appointment of members; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6764), so as to revise provisions related to the appointment of authority members; to revise notice requirements regarding appointment of members; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1611/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63198","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1612344,"bill_number":"SR835","title":"Senate Study Committee on Modern Policing Techniques and Practices for Georgia Law Enforcement Agencies; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Modern Policing Techniques and Practices for Georgia Law Enforcement Agencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR835/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63179","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1612346,"bill_number":"SR828","title":"Orton II, Daniel L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel L. Orton II for his exceptional performance as a program integrator for the Defense Contract Management Agency, Lockheed Martin-Marietta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR828/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63165","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1612347,"bill_number":"HR1167","title":"Mayor's Bridge; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the mayors of Acworth and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1167/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63199","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1612348,"bill_number":"SR832","title":"Georgia's Law Enforcement Agencies; best practices through programs implemented by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's law enforcement agencies to attain best practices through programs implemented by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63173","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1612349,"bill_number":"SR824","title":"Senator Jeff Mullis Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator Jeff Mullis and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR824/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63164","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1612640,"bill_number":"HR1192","title":"Bright, Michael; Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Bright, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1192/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63229","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612642,"bill_number":"SR837","title":"Barrow, Theola Harris; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Theola Harris Barrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR837/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63202","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1612644,"bill_number":"HR1178","title":"National Freedom Day; February 1, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2022, as National Freedom Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1178/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63215","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1612646,"bill_number":"HR1173","title":"Caldwell, Katelynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Katelynn Caldwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1173/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63210","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1612649,"bill_number":"HR1189","title":"Crabbe, Noah Wilson; Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Noah Wilson Crabbe, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1189/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63226","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612650,"bill_number":"HR1169","title":"Public Service Commission; pursue actions to protect electric customers from paying for Voglte cost overruns, construction mistakes, and profits on said cost overruns and construction mistakes; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Public Service Commission to pursue actions that protect electric customers from paying for Plant Vogtle cost overruns and construction do-overs and that prohibit Georgia Power from profiting on Vogtle construction mistakes and cost overruns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1169/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63205","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1612653,"bill_number":"SR844","title":"Sagoo, Jaspal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jaspal Sagoo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR844/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63237","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1612655,"bill_number":"SR843","title":"Cascade Nature Gurlz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cascade Nature Gurlz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR843/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63236","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1612657,"bill_number":"HR1191","title":"Bucio-Almaras, Diana; Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Diana Bucio-Almaras, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1191/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63228","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612659,"bill_number":"HR1199","title":"Cherokee County and the Cities of Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, and Waleska; salience of the divergence of the current understanding as to annexation, growth, boundary agreements, and joint land use plans; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the salience of the divergence of the current understanding between Cherokee County and the Cities of Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, and Waleska as to annexation, growth, boundary agreements, and joint land use plans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1199/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63245","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1612661,"bill_number":"HR1171","title":"King, Reverend Marvin R., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Marvin R. King, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1171/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63208","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1612663,"bill_number":"SR842","title":"Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR842/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63235","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1612665,"bill_number":"HR1197","title":"Hood, Benjamin \"Bengie\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin \"Bengie\" Hood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1197/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63243","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1612668,"bill_number":"HR1186","title":"Goldin, Kelly; Rome High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Goldin, Rome High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1186/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63221","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612669,"bill_number":"SR836","title":"Senate Study Committee on a Museum of African American History and Culture of Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on a Museum of African American History and Culture of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR836/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63201","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1612672,"bill_number":"HR1193","title":"Patel, Shiven B.; Armuchee High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shiven B. Patel, Armuchee High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1193/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63230","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612674,"bill_number":"HR1184","title":"Holcomb, Mary; Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Holcomb, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1184/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63223","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612676,"bill_number":"HR1172","title":"King, Jolanda Kayun; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jolanda Kayun King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1172/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63209","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1612678,"bill_number":"HR1175","title":"Akbar, Rasheed; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rasheed Akbar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1175/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63212","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1612680,"bill_number":"HB1614","title":"Forsyth County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Forsyth 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 provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1614/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63239","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1612682,"bill_number":"HR1183","title":"Baskin, Lauren Grace; Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lauren Grace Baskin, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1183/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63219","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612684,"bill_number":"HR1200","title":"Boazman. Derrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Derrick Boazman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1200/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63246","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1612686,"bill_number":"HB1612","title":"Elections; provide for additional form of identification for voting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for an additional form of identification for voting; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Special Committee on Election Integrity","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1612/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63234","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1612688,"bill_number":"HR1168","title":"House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1168/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63204","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1612691,"bill_number":"HR1190","title":"Knight, Joe, III; Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joe Knight III, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1190/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63227","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612693,"bill_number":"HR1198","title":"Ellis, Monica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Monica Ellis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1198/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63244","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1612695,"bill_number":"HR1195","title":"Habib, Rumana; CEO of Pakistani American Community (PAC of Atlanta); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rumana Habib, CEO of Pakistani American Community (PAC of Atlanta); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1195/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63241","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1612697,"bill_number":"SR841","title":"Hayes Automotive Group; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hayes Automotive Group; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR841/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63233","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1612699,"bill_number":"SR839","title":"Georgia Department of Corrections and Common Good Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Department of Corrections and Common Good Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR839/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63207","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1612701,"bill_number":"HB1613","title":"Criminal procedure; arrest of persons; prohibit use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain of a person","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 prohibit the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain of a person; 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 adopt and implement certain written policies for the use of force by law enforcement officers; to provide that officers alleged to have committed misconduct or a violation of law while acting within the scope of official duties shall be subject to lawsuit or liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1613/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63238","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1612703,"bill_number":"HR1180","title":"Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the historical tribes that once called Georgia their home, including the Yuchi Tribe, Chickasaw Nation, Miccosukee & others; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the historical tribes that once called Georgia their home, including the Yuchi Tribe, Chickasaw Nation, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Shawnee Tribe, and all tribes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1180/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63217","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1612705,"bill_number":"SR840","title":"Jefferson Motor Company; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th anniversary of Jefferson Motor Company; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR840/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63232","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1612707,"bill_number":"SR838","title":"Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR838/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63203","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1612710,"bill_number":"HR1181","title":"Creel, Tiffany Adriel; Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Adriel Creel, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63218","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
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{"bill_id":1612714,"bill_number":"HR1179","title":"Curry, Shiona; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shiona Curry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1179/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63216","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1612716,"bill_number":"HR1174","title":"Henry, Barbara Bessmer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Bessmer Henry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1174/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63211","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1612718,"bill_number":"HR1176","title":"'Ali, Imam Maajid Faheem; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of Imam Maajid Faheem 'Ali; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1176/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63213","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1612720,"bill_number":"HR1188","title":"Kuckhoff, Barbara; Darlington School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Barbara Kuckhoff, Darlington School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1188/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63225","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612722,"bill_number":"HR1185","title":"Davidson, Anna; Rome High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anna Davidson, Rome High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1185/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63220","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612724,"bill_number":"HR1170","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia Driving Under the Influence Law; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia Driving Under the Influence Law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1170/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63206","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1612726,"bill_number":"HR1194","title":"Van Der Horn, Kevin; Armuchee High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Van Der Horn, Armuchee High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1194/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63231","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612729,"bill_number":"HR1177","title":"Hartman, Aaron Gabriel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aaron Gabriel Hartman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1177/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63214","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1612730,"bill_number":"HR1187","title":"Wu, Yutong \"Mason\"; Darlington School's 2022 STAR Student; 2022 Page Star Student Region Winner for the Page Star Region 1; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yutong \"Mason\" Wu , Darlington School's 2022 STAR Student and 2022 Page Star Student Region Winner for Page Star Region 1; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1187/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63224","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612733,"bill_number":"HR1196","title":"Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc.; grand occasion of its 45th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc. on the grand occasion of its 45th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1196/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63242","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1612735,"bill_number":"HR1182","title":"Thornbury, Melanie; Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Melanie Thornbury, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1182/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63222","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1612737,"bill_number":"HR1201","title":"South Fulton Constituents Day at the state capitol; April 1, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 1, 2022, as South Fulton Constituents Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1201/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63247","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1612931,"bill_number":"SR846","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognizing October 3-7, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 3-7, 2022, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR846/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63248","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1612973,"bill_number":"SR847","title":"Smyre, Representative Calvin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Calvin Smyre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR847/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63249","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1613171,"bill_number":"HR1273","title":"Richardson, Meagan; West Haralson Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Meagan Richardson, West Haralson Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1273/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63359","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613172,"bill_number":"HR1224","title":"Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners and Georgia Board of Nursing; enhance public awareness of bone marrow donations; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners and the Georgia Board of Nursing to disseminate information concerning bone marrow donations to healthcare providers for the purpose of enhancing public awareness of bone marrow donations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1224/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63298","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1613173,"bill_number":"HR1203","title":"Fayette County Public School's Finalists for the 2022 Governor's Honors Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fayette County Public Schools' Finalists for the 2022 Governor's Honors Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1203/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63276","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1613174,"bill_number":"HR1213","title":"Smith, Pastor Melvin C.; his installation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Melvin C. Smith on his installation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1213/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63287","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1613175,"bill_number":"HR1219","title":"Mayo, Dr. Lawrence (Larry); outstanding service as a music conductor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Mayo on his outstanding service as a music conductor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1219/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63293","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1613176,"bill_number":"SR852","title":"Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR852/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63254","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1613177,"bill_number":"HR1233","title":"Shepherd, Chairman Jason M.; occasion of his retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chairman Jason M. Shepherd on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1233/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63308","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1613178,"bill_number":"HR1205","title":"Stone Mountain Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated; 35th anniversary and celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stone Mountain Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, on its 35th anniversary and celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1205/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63279","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1613179,"bill_number":"HR1265","title":"Smith, Joshua; Central High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joshua Smith, Central High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1265/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63352","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613180,"bill_number":"HR1261","title":"Rader, Dr. Laura; Carrollton High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Laura Rader, Carrollton High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1261/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63348","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613181,"bill_number":"SR857","title":"Harper, Senator Tyler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Tyler Harper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR857/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63261","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613182,"bill_number":"HR1239","title":"House Study Committee on Transparency and Accountability for Nonpublic Schools Benefiting from Public Funds; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Transparency and Accountability for Nonpublic Schools Benefiting from Public Funds; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63321","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1613183,"bill_number":"HR1232","title":"Benjamin E. Mays High School; student body, faculty, and staff in Atlanta, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin E. Mays High School, its student body, faculty, and staff in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1232/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63307","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1613184,"bill_number":"HR1226","title":"Edmunds, Jack B., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack B. Edmunds Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1226/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63301","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1613185,"bill_number":"HR1204","title":"Mann, Megan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Megan Mann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1204/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63278","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1613186,"bill_number":"HR1242","title":"Summers, Bobbie Hasty; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobbie Hasty Summers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1242/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63326","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1613188,"bill_number":"HR1245","title":"Williams, Ryan; Buchanan Primary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ryan Williams, Buchanan Primary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1245/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63329","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613189,"bill_number":"SR860","title":"Jones, Senator Burt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Burt Jones on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR860/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63264","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613190,"bill_number":"HR1272","title":"Blankinship, Kaley; Carrollton Upper Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kaley Blankinship, Carrollton Upper Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1272/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63358","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613191,"bill_number":"HR1217","title":"Gleaton, Carolyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn Gleaton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1217/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63291","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1613193,"bill_number":"HR1216","title":"Ebenezer Baptist Church's Heritage Sanctuary; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church's Heritage Sanctuary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1216/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63290","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1613194,"bill_number":"SR868","title":"Purebred Dog Day; recognizing May 1, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 1, 2022, as Purebred Dog Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR868/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63272","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1613195,"bill_number":"HR1258","title":"Daniel, Jenna; Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jenna Daniel, Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1258/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63344","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613196,"bill_number":"HR1208","title":"Rome Symphony Orchestra; 100 year anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Rome Symphony Orchestra on its 100 year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1208/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63282","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1613198,"bill_number":"SR870","title":"TifTuf Bermudagrass; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring TifTuf Bermudagrass, a drought-tolerant bermudagrass being grown by Georgia farmers and others that is advancing outdoor water conservation for our growing state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR870/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63274","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613199,"bill_number":"HR1237","title":"2022 Georgia Farm Working Families at the Capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Georgia Farm Working Families at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1237/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63313","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1613200,"bill_number":"SR859","title":"Au, Senator Michelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Michelle Au on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR859/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63263","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613201,"bill_number":"HR1259","title":"Roulaine, Dylan; Mt. Zion High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dylan Roulaine, Mt. Zion High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1259/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63345","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613202,"bill_number":"HR1227","title":"McCall, Marissa; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marissa McCall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1227/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63302","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1613204,"bill_number":"SR849","title":"Williams, Dr. Jeff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jeff Williams on his outstanding public service as an educator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR849/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63251","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1613205,"bill_number":"HR1215","title":"Garrett, Margaret; Coosa High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Margaret Garrett, Coosa High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1215/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63289","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1613206,"bill_number":"SR861","title":"Jordan, Senator Jen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Jen Jordan on her outstanding public service as a Georgia state senator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR861/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63265","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613207,"bill_number":"SR866","title":"Cathy, Mr. Dan T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Chick-fil-A Mr. Dan T. Cathy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR866/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63270","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1613209,"bill_number":"SR856","title":"Thompson, Senator Bruce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Bruce Thompson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR856/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63260","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613210,"bill_number":"HR1214","title":"Jenkins, Sarah Catherine; Coosa High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Catherine Jenkins, Coosa High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1214/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63288","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1613211,"bill_number":"HR1271","title":"Amandolia, Shelley; Carrollton Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shelley Amandolia, Carrollton Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1271/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63357","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613212,"bill_number":"HR1267","title":"Lanier, Chandel; Tallapoosa Primary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chandel Lanier, Tallapoosa Primary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1267/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63347","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613214,"bill_number":"SR850","title":"Belmonte Jr., Fernando Feliciano ''Sonny'' Racimo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fernando Feliciano ''Sonny'' Racimo Belmonte Jr. on his outstanding public service as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives and as Mayor of Quezon City; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR850/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63253","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1613215,"bill_number":"SR851","title":"Celebration of Organized Labor in Georgia Day; recognizing April 4, 2022","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 4, 2022, as Celebration of Organized Labor in Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR851/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63252","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1613216,"bill_number":"HR1248","title":"Campbell, Robin; Bremen School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robin Campbell, Bremen School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1248/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63332","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613217,"bill_number":"HR1268","title":"Burson, Lee; Central High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lee Burson, Central High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63354","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613218,"bill_number":"HR1202","title":"Nagorno Karabakh Republic; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1202/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63256","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1613220,"bill_number":"HR1211","title":"Blum, Katie; Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katie Blum as Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1211/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63285","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1613221,"bill_number":"HR1235","title":"Tarlano, John P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John P. Tarlano; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1235/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63310","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1613222,"bill_number":"HR1220","title":"Stathopoulos, George Peter; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Peter Stathopoulos; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1220/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63294","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1613223,"bill_number":"SR865","title":"Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Ed Harbison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR865/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63269","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1613225,"bill_number":"HR1266","title":"Blakemore, Robby; Carrollton High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robby Blakemore, Carrollton High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1266/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63353","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613226,"bill_number":"HR1249","title":"Thomas, Kevin; Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Thomas, Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1249/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63333","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613227,"bill_number":"SR858","title":"Jackson III, Dr. Lester G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lester G. Jackson III on his outstanding public service as a Georgia State Senator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR858/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63262","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613228,"bill_number":"HR1251","title":"Hudder, Garrett; Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Garrett Hudder, Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1251/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63335","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613230,"bill_number":"HR1256","title":"Busby, Missy; Bowdon Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Missy Busby, Bowdon Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1256/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63342","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613231,"bill_number":"HR1250","title":"Allen, Jessica; Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jessica Allen, Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1250/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63334","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613232,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"Professional counselors; clarify certain licensing provisions and improve quality of licenses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to clarify certain licensing provisions and improve the quality of licensees; to revise definitions; to reduce outdated restrictions on the composition of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to change the licensing requirements and exceptions; to change the eligibility for licensing for associate professional counselors and professional counselors; to eliminate certain continuing education requirements; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1616/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63275","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1613233,"bill_number":"HR1241","title":"Hauss, Len; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Len Hauss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1241/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63325","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1613234,"bill_number":"SR873","title":"Au, Senator Michelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Michelle Au on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR873/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63315","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1613235,"bill_number":"HR1206","title":"Robinson, Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1206/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63280","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1613236,"bill_number":"HR1262","title":"Phillips, Debra; Bowdon Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Debra Phillips, Bowdon Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1262/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63349","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613238,"bill_number":"HR1231","title":"Walker, Chloe Elizabeth-Ann; 2021-2022 school year at Midtown High School in Atlanta, GA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chloe Elizabeth-Ann Walker for the 2021-2022 school year at Midtown High School in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1231/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63306","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1613239,"bill_number":"HR1255","title":"Dixon, Samantha; Haralson County Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Samantha Dixon, Haralson County Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1255/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63341","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613240,"bill_number":"HR1229","title":"Atkinson-Dean, Wilhelmenia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilhelmenia Atkinson-Dean; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1229/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63304","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1613241,"bill_number":"HR1212","title":"Wilson, Joseph \"Joe\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph \"Joe\" Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1212/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63286","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1613243,"bill_number":"SR854","title":"Speight, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Charles Speight; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR854/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63258","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1613244,"bill_number":"SR878","title":"State Law Enforcement Agencies; adopting best practices through programs implemented by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging state law enforcement agencies to consider adopting best practices through programs implemented by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR878/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63320","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1613245,"bill_number":"HR1247","title":"Washington, Tabitha; Haralson County High School's 2022 PAGE STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tabitha Washington, Haralson County High School's 2022 PAGE STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1247/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63331","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613246,"bill_number":"HR1257","title":"Norton, Stephanie; Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Norton, Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1257/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63343","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613248,"bill_number":"SR867","title":"Wyant, Gladys; career and retirement; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the career and retirement of Gladys Wyant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR867/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63271","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613249,"bill_number":"HR1264","title":"Rainwater, Shannon; Mt. Zion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shannon Rainwater, Mt. Zion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1264/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63351","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613250,"bill_number":"SR855","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the rich tradition of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated and welcoming its members to Atlanta, Georgia, for the 85th Seventh District Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63259","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1613251,"bill_number":"SR871","title":"Bailey, Deb; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deb Bailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR871/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63277","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613252,"bill_number":"SR872","title":"Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR872/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63311","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1613254,"bill_number":"HR1207","title":"Regus, Robert J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert J. Regus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1207/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63281","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1613255,"bill_number":"HR1225","title":"Johnson, Dorothy Mae Lawyer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Mae Lawyer Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1225/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63300","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1613256,"bill_number":"SR869","title":"Washington Food Market; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Washington Food Market; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR869/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63273","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613257,"bill_number":"HR1230","title":"LaShun Pace Remembrance Day; April 2, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2022, as LaShun Pace Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1230/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63305","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1613259,"bill_number":"HR1260","title":"Cataldo, Vanessa; Carrollton Jr. High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Vanessa Cataldo, Carrollton Jr. High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1260/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63346","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613260,"bill_number":"HR1222","title":"Kelkenberg, Kelvin \"Kelly\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kelvin \"Kelly\" Kelkenberg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1222/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63296","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1613261,"bill_number":"HR1234","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for its 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1234/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63309","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1613262,"bill_number":"HR1254","title":"Johnson, Judge Alton P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Alton P. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1254/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63340","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613264,"bill_number":"HR1269","title":"Burns, Johnathan David \"Jackson\", II; Central High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Johnathan David \"Jackson\" Burns II, Central High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1269/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63355","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613265,"bill_number":"HR1228","title":"Week of the Young Child at the state capitol; April 2-8, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2-8, 2022, as Week of the Young Child at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1228/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63303","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1613266,"bill_number":"HR1209","title":"TifTuf Bermudagrass; drought-tolerant bermudagrass being grown by Georgia farmers and others; advancing outdoor water conservation for our growing state; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring TifTuf Bermudagrass, a drought-tolerant bermudagrass being grown by Georgia farmers and others that is advancing outdoor water conservation for our growing state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1209/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63283","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1613267,"bill_number":"SR876","title":"Northview High School Mock Trial Team","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Northview High School mock trial team for winning the 2022 Georgia High School Mock Trial State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR876/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63317","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1613268,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Hospitals and Health Care Facilities; requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to require a written nurse services staffing plan; to provide for an official nurse services staffing plan; to provide for the establishment of nurse staffing committees; to provide for annual reporting of staffing information to the Department of Community Health; to provide for anonymous reports and investigations of unsafe staffing conditions; to establish an advisory commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB645/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63299","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1613270,"bill_number":"SR853","title":"City of Ringgold; a charter study committee; establish","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the City of Ringgold to establish a charter study committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR853/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63257","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1613271,"bill_number":"HR1223","title":"Hicks, Marlene Pearl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marlene Pearl Hicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1223/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63297","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1613272,"bill_number":"SR862","title":"Duncan, Geoffrey L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Geoffrey L. Duncan for his extraordinary service as Georgia's Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR862/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63266","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1613273,"bill_number":"HR1210","title":"Shepherd, Dr. J. Marshall; 2022 SEC Professor of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, 2022 SEC Professor of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1210/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63284","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1613275,"bill_number":"HR1238","title":"Warnock, Akintunde; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Akintunde Warnock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63314","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1613276,"bill_number":"HR1263","title":"Pock, Mariel; Haralson County High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mariel Pock, Haralson County High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1263/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63350","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613277,"bill_number":"SR863","title":"Morley, Cindy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cindy Morley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR863/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63267","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1613278,"bill_number":"HR1236","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; April 4, 2022; commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 4, 2022, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1236/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63312","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1613280,"bill_number":"SR864","title":"Harding, Hannah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hannah Harding for her exceptional work ethic and her desire to serve others; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR864/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63268","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1613281,"bill_number":"HR1243","title":"Mixon, Ronnie Shaw, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronnie Shaw Mixon, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1243/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63327","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1613282,"bill_number":"HR1246","title":"Gilley, Kristi; Buchanan Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristi Gilley, Buchanan Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1246/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63330","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613283,"bill_number":"HR1218","title":"City of Peachtree Corners; 10th birthday on July 1, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the City of Peachtree Corners and recognizing its 10th birthday on July 1, 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1218/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63292","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1613284,"bill_number":"HB1615","title":"Food, drugs, and cosmetics; operation, licensure, inspection, labeling requirements, enforcement, and regulation of home kitchen operations; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize the operation, licensure, inspection, labeling requirements, enforcement, and regulation of home kitchen operations; to provide for definitions; to authorize collection of license fees; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit county and municipality prohibition and regulation of home kitchen operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1615/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63255","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1613286,"bill_number":"HR1270","title":"Herndon, Andrew; Carrollton High School's 2022 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Andrew Herndon, Carrollton High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1270/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63356","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1613287,"bill_number":"SR848","title":"Joyner, Gordon L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gordon L. Joyner on his contributions to the City of Atlanta, State of Georgia, and the United States and for his leadership and life's work in service to the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR848/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63250","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1613288,"bill_number":"HR1240","title":"Reece, Ike; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ike Reece; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1240/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63324","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1613289,"bill_number":"HR1221","title":"Marchman, Thomas \"Tommy\" Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas \"Tommy\" Lee Marchman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63295","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1613291,"bill_number":"HR1253","title":"Jones, Johnny F.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnny F. Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1253/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63337","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1613292,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"Barbers and cosmetologists; repeal Chapter 10 and enact a new chapter that reorganizes, modernizes, and clarifies current regulation","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 repeal Chapter 10, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, and enact a new chapter that reorganizes, modernizes, and clarifies all aspects of the current regulation of the practice of barbering, esthetics, hair design, cosmetology, and nail care through the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1617/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63339","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1613293,"bill_number":"HR1252","title":"Carroll, Sergeant Kevin; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Kevin Carroll on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1252/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63336","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1613294,"bill_number":"HR1244","title":"Acquaotta, Richard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Acquaotta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1244/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63328","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1613298,"bill_number":"SR874","title":"Jackson III, Dr. Lester G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lester G. Jackson III on his outstanding public service as a Georgia state senator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR874/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63316","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1613299,"bill_number":"SR881","title":"Holyfield, Evander; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Evander Holyfield as an ambassador of good will; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR881/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63338","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1613300,"bill_number":"SR880","title":"Dade County's Local Radio Station, KWN; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dade County's local radio station, KWN; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR880/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63323","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1613301,"bill_number":"SR877","title":"Ramadan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commencing a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to all in Georgia and around the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR877/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63319","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1613302,"bill_number":"SR875","title":"Jordan, Senator Jen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Jen Jordan on her outstanding public service as a Georgia state senator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR875/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63318","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1613303,"bill_number":"SR879","title":"Brown, Jr., Dr. Uzee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Uzee Brown, Jr. on his outstanding contributions to the arts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR879/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63322","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1618092,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Agriculture; set standards for production of eggs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to set standards for the production of eggs; to provide for definitions; to provide for violations and enforcement; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations related to inspections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1630/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63376","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618093,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"State government; state websites to be accessible in languages other than English; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Public Safety Support; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for professions and businesses;to provide an exception; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for the Department of Administrate Services; to amend Code Section 50-25-5.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to chief information officer, appointment and removal, compensation, and powers and duties, so as to require state websites to be accessible in languages other than English; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1682/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63428","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618094,"bill_number":"HR1305","title":"Hardy Realty; 2022 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hardy Realty as the 2022 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1305/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63463","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1618095,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"Buildings and housing; discrimination in housing based on source of income; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to housing generally, so as to prohibit discrimination in housing based on source of income; to provide for construction; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to landlord and tenant, so as to prohibit residential landlords from using certain credit information; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to require the department to employ an individual to advise on available housing resources and another individual to accept, refer, and report on residential landlord complaints; to amend Chapter 26 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Housing and Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1625/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63371","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618096,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"State government; annual review and report on supply chain of critical goods; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing, so as to require an annual review and report on the supply chain of critical goods in the state; to revise provisions of determining local preferences in purchases made by the state and its departments, agencies, commissions, and authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1681/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63425","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618097,"bill_number":"HR1304","title":"Sklar, Lauren; 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient Lauren Sklar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1304/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63462","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1618099,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"Professional Standards Commission; teacher education programs include mandatory coursework in ESOL; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for elementary and secondary school teachers and other school personnel, so as to require the Professional Standards Commission to recommend to the board of regents and to private colleges and universities that teacher education programs include mandatory coursework in instruction related to English language learners and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1626/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63372","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618100,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"Courts; additional and appropriate services for a parent, guardian or legal custodian of an alleged dependent child; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-201 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DFCS case plan and contents, so as to provide for additional and appropriate services for a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an alleged dependent child designed to result in permanent placement or emancipation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1637/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63383","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618101,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; require director of the Environmental Protection Division to appoint personnel to assist persons filing or seeking to file third-party complaints","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to require the director of the Environmental Protection Division to appoint personnel to assist persons filing or seeking to file third-party complaints pursuant to department laws, rules, and regulations; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general landlord and tenant provisions, so as to require landlords to provide certain information to tenants regarding energy utilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1639/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63385","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618102,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; make certain verifications during school examinations, audits, or program reviews; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to require the Georgia Student Finance Authority to make certain verifications during school examinations, audits, or program reviews; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1656/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63402","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618103,"bill_number":"HR1289","title":"Barlow, Joyce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Joyce Barlow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1289/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63447","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1618104,"bill_number":"HB1669","title":"State government; make or use actuarial calculation made on basis of race or sex; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 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 the state government from making or using actuarial calculation made on the basis of race or sex; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1669/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63415","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618106,"bill_number":"HR1283","title":"Mazzeo, Sheryl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheryl Mazzeo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1283/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63441","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1618107,"bill_number":"HR1306","title":"Brinson, Tina; 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient Tina Brinson, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63464","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1618108,"bill_number":"HB1623","title":"Banking and finance; creation of public banks; authorize","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 authorize the creation of public banks; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt licensed public banks from such taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1623/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63369","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618109,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"Income tax; new tax credit for apprentices; 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, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to provide for a new tax credit for apprentices; to provide for definitions; to provide for a refund for any amount of the credit that exceeds income tax liability; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1642/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63388","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618110,"bill_number":"HR1275","title":"General Assembly; provide by general law for valuation of corporate-community investment zone property; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for valuation of corporate-community investment zone property; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1275/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63361","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618111,"bill_number":"HR1277","title":"General Assembly; annual analysis of all taxes, fees, and assessments authorized by revenue measures enacted into law; require - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the General Assembly to provide an annual analysis of all taxes, fees, and assessments authorized by revenue measures enacted into law; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1277/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63363","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618113,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Commerce and trade; change certain requirements for exemptions from registration for investment advisors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of broker-dealers, agents, and investment advisors, so as to change certain requirements for exemptions from registration for investment advisors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1672/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63418","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618114,"bill_number":"HR1284","title":"Sapp, Mr. James T.; wonderful occasion of his 100th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James T. Sapp on the wonderful occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1284/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63442","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1618115,"bill_number":"HB1685","title":"Banking and Finance, Department of; employ an experienced person to advise banks and financial institutions regarding regulatory compliance; require","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 require the department to employ an experienced person to advise banks and financial institutions regarding regulatory compliance; to define community development financial institution; to authorize such institutions to conduct certain financing activities and enter into partnerships; to require such institutions to work with state and federal agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1685/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63431","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618116,"bill_number":"HB1683","title":"Income tax; opportunity zone tax credits for certain employers offering workforce development training, childcare services, or transportation services for certain employees; 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 opportunity zone tax credits for certain employers offering workforce development training, childcare services, or transportation services for certain employees; to require the Department of Revenue to provide free assistance with and filing of state income tax returns for taxpayers with incomes under a certain level; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1683/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63429","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618117,"bill_number":"HR1286","title":"Campbell, Rose \"Tokyo\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rose \"Tokyo\" Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1286/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63444","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1618118,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"Income tax; additional tax deduction for certain payments to minority subcontractors; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deduction for payments to minority subcontractors and certification as minority subcontractor, so as to provide an additional income tax deduction for certain payments to minority subcontractors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1620/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63366","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618120,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"Domestic relations; authorize child support for disabled adults","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty of support, and duration of support, so as to authorize child support for disabled adults; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1687/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63433","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1618121,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"Debtor and creditor; decrease amount of disposable earnings for a week that is subject to garnishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 18-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment and adverse employment action prohibited, so as to decrease the amount of disposable earnings for a week that is subject to garnishment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1662/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63408","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618122,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"State government; require certain entities to hold environmental certifications in order to furnish certain materials to the state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of state purchasing, so as to require entities furnishing certain materials to the state to identify held environmental and fair trade certifications, and require certain entities to hold environmental certifications in order to furnish certain materials to the state; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1628/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63374","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618123,"bill_number":"HR1292","title":"Need for responsible stewardship and prudent management of natural resources in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for responsible stewardship and prudent management of natural resources in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1292/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63450","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1618124,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Health; expand ways in which an individual may get their sex designation amended on their birth certificate","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 expand the ways in which an individual may get their sex designation amended on their birth certificate; to provide that a birth certificate amended on the basis of sex designation shall not indicate on the certificate that it has been amended; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide for ways in which an individual may get their sex designation amended on their driver's license; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1689/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63435","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1618125,"bill_number":"HR1291","title":"Banks, Rachel; achieving United States citizenship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Banks on achieving United States citizenship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1291/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63449","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1618127,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; comprehensive review of behavioral health system to include an examination of innovative designs for facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, so as to provide that a comprehensive review of the behavioral health system in this state include an examination of innovative designs for facilities that provide behavioral health services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1675/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63421","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618128,"bill_number":"HR1279","title":"Oliver, Matthew (Matt); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Matthew (Matt) Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1279/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63437","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1618129,"bill_number":"HB1674","title":"Mental health; comprehensive review of behavioral health system include review of cultural barriers to treatment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide that a comprehensive review of the behavioral health system in this state include a review of cultural barriers to treatment; to require that patients in facilities that provide the diagnosis, care, treatment, or hospitalization of persons who are mentally ill be informed of patient care and treatment rights in the preferred language of the patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1674/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63420","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618130,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"Judicial Council; develop a language access plan for all courts; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judicial Council, so as to require the Judicial Council to develop a language access plan for all courts; to provide for training; to provide for language assistance services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1670/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63416","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618131,"bill_number":"HB1622","title":"Conservation and natural resources; add two members to Water Council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to comprehensive state-wide water management planning, so as to add two members to the Water Council, appointed by the Governor and representing certain state interests; to require the Water Council to provide recommendations to the Environmental Protection Division on various aspects of the comprehensive state-wide water management plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1622/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63368","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618132,"bill_number":"HR1295","title":"Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; May 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring May 2022 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1295/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63453","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1618134,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"Motor vehicles; declare signage attached to a motor vehicle purporting to limit liability for any damage caused as void and unenforceable","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to declare signage attached to a motor vehicle purporting to limit liability for any damage caused as void and unenforceable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1667/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63413","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618135,"bill_number":"HR1281","title":"Smith, Mr. Shedrick; outstanding public service as a suppression volunteer firefighter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Shedrick Smith on his outstanding public service as a suppression volunteer firefighter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1281/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63439","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1618136,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"General Assembly; provide that fiscal notes shall provide for future projections, opportunity costs and analysis of alternatives","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-5-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to introduction of bills having significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures and furnishing of fiscal notes, so as to provide that fiscal notes shall provide for future projections, opportunity costs, and analysis of alternatives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1655/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63401","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618137,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"State government; ensure minimum amount of labor for state purchasing and contracting is provided by local residents; provide policy","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide that it is the policy of this state to ensure that a minimum amount of the labor for state purchasing and contracting is provided by local residents; to provide that it is the policy of this state to give preference to certain foods and beverages manufactured or produced in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1680/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63426","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618138,"bill_number":"HB1654","title":"Income tax; clarify a provision of housing tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to clarify a provision of the housing tax credit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1654/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63400","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618139,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; develop a land conservation plan; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to require the Department of Natural Resources to develop a land conservation plan; to amend Part 6 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to coastal management; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of solid waste management; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to hazardous waste management; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to air quality; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to radiation control; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1645/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63391","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618141,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"Board of Economic Development; issue annual reports on countries and states of origin of goods and services received by Georgia businesses; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-7-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties and powers of the Board of Economic Development generally, so as to require the board to issue annual reports on the countries and states of origin of goods and services received by Georgia businesses; to require the board to issue annual reports on the country and state destinations of exports and investments made by Georgia businesses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1646/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63392","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618142,"bill_number":"HR1294","title":"Kyu, Mr. Kim Baik; dedication and commitment to public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kim Baik Kyu for his dedication and commitment to public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1294/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63452","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1618143,"bill_number":"HR1276","title":"Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund; to authorize the dedication of certain revenues to be deposited into such fund; to provide for limitations; to provide for assessment, administration, and implementation; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1276/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63362","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618144,"bill_number":"HB1649","title":"Housing; use or existence of restrictive covenants based on race or certain other characteristics constitute unlawful discrimination; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to housing generally, so as to provide that the use or existence of restrictive covenants based on race or certain other characteristics constitute unlawful discrimination; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to landlord and tenant, so as to prohibit residential landlords from using certain credit information; to provide for the sealing of court files for certain dispossessory proceedings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to require the department to employ an individual to advise on available housing resources and another individual to accept, refer, and report on residential landlord complaints; to require the department to provide translation services for such employees; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1649/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63395","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618145,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"Labor and industrial relations; discrimination on basis of transportation utilized by an employee in getting to and from work; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit discrimination on the basis of the transportation utilized by an employee in getting to and from work; to prohibit advertisements related to employment that specifies preferences for transportation utilized by employees in getting to and from work; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1657/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63403","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618146,"bill_number":"HB1671","title":"Crimes and offenses; creation of a rebuttable presumption that such defendant possessed a reasonable belief that force was necessary to protect himself or herself; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to provide for the creation of a rebuttable presumption that, in the defense of certain prosecutions, when the defendant has obtained a prior family violence protective or restraining order, such defendant possessed reasonable belief that force was necessary to protect himself or herself; to provide that certain evidence is not admissible in such cases; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1671/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63417","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618148,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"Audits and Accounts, Department of; provide for a genuine progress indicator program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Audits and Accounts, so as to provide for a genuine progress indicator program; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1636/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63382","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618149,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Commerce and trade; disclosure of certain real estate interests and regulate door-to-door sales; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the Fair Business Practices Act, so as to provide for disclosure of certain real estate interests and to regulate door-to-door sales; to amend Code Section 13-8-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts contravening public policy generally, so as to prohibit monopolies; to amend Code Section 40-1-53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to department defined and methods of enforcement regarding the \"Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012,\" so as to authorize the Attorney General to enforce laws regarding motor carriers; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Law, so as to provide for an antitrust division; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1632/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63378","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618150,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"Commerce and trade; right to repair digital electronic equipment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deceptive or unfair practices, so as to provide for the right to repair digital electronic equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1663/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63409","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618151,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"Food; payment requirements for purchase and sale of livestock; provide","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 provide payment requirements for the purchase and sale of livestock; to provide for alternative payment requirements as agreed upon by parties to the purchase and sale of livestock; to provide for the enforcement and penalty for failure to pay for livestock as required; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Development Authority, so as to authorize the Georgia Development Authority to guarantee or insure loans and provide grants to certain meat and poultry processing plants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1621/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63367","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618152,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Community Health, Department of; provide for outreach regarding health benefits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for outreach regarding health benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1673/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63419","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618153,"bill_number":"HB1659","title":"State Workforce Development Board; require each local workforce development area provide an annual workforce analysis","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the State Workforce Development Board to require each local workforce development area to provide an annual workforce analysis; to provide for the development of workforce programs in various languages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1659/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63405","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618155,"bill_number":"HR1309","title":"Arnold, Suzette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Suzette Arnold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1309/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63467","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1618157,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"Transportation, Department of; revise standards for meeting public hearing requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to revise standards for meeting public hearing requirements; to provide for updates and reports relating to the state-wide strategic transportation plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1661/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63407","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618158,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Victim and Accused Reconciliation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the crime victims' bill of rights, so as to enact the \"Victim and Accused Reconciliation Act\"; to provide for victim and accused reconciliation; to provide for a short title; to provide for notification; to provide for reconciliation measures; to provide for restitution agreement and submission of same to the sentencing court; to provide for waiver; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1677/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63423","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618159,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"Protection from Forever Chemicals Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food generally, and Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit the distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any food packaging or new juvenile product that contains PFAS chemicals; to require the use of the least toxic alternative in replacing PFAS chemicals in the manufacturing process of such products; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1629/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63375","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618160,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"Property; condominium associations include certain amounts in annual budget for repairs and replacement; require","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 require condominium associations to include certain amounts in the annual budget for repairs and replacement; to provide for a refund or credit for certain excess reserves; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1641/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63387","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618161,"bill_number":"HR1307","title":"Ward, Samantha \"Sunenvy\" Kimberly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samantha \"Sunenvy\" Kimberly Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1307/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63465","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1618163,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Banking and Finance, Department of; conduct stress tests on certain financial institutions; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to require the Department of Banking and Finance to conduct stress tests on certain financial institutions; to prohibit the department from approving a merger if the largest financial institution in the proposed merger has not met certain scoring requirements under federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1635/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63381","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618164,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Property; provide for interests in water rights under a conservation easement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform conservation easements, so as to provide for interests in water rights under a conservation easement; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1627/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63373","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618165,"bill_number":"HR1274","title":"House Study Committee on the Internet of Things, connectivity of smart cities and counties, and smart port technology; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Internet of Things, connectivity of smart cities and counties, and smart port technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1274/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63360","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618166,"bill_number":"HR1280","title":"Roberts, Roy Nunnally, Sr.; long-term Chairman of the Walton County Republican Party; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy Nunnally Roberts, Sr., long-term Chairman of the Walton County Republican Party; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1280/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63438","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1618167,"bill_number":"HR1288","title":"Operation Lifesaver; 50th anniversary; commending all Georgia freight and passenger railroad stakeholders; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Operation Lifesaver on its 50th anniversary and commending all Georgia freight and passenger railroad stakeholders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1288/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63446","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1618168,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34 and 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for changes related to employment in this state; to prohibit retaliation against employees who follow workplace safety laws, rules, or regulations; to provide for a civil cause of action and certain relief and costs for any such retaliation; to enact the \"Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Act\"; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1665/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63411","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618169,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"Motor vehicles; enforcement of speed limit violations through recorded images in certain instances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, so as to provide for the enforcement of speed limit violations through recorded images in certain instances; to provide for warning signs; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices for the enforcement of speeding violations; to provide for penalties; to revise a definition; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1678/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63424","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618171,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"Secretary of State; provide assistance to certain corporations; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Secretary of State and nonprofit corporations, so as to require the Secretary of State to provide assistance to certain corporations; to amended Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Administrative Services, so as to require the department to provided assistance to state and local agencies regarding federal funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1668/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63414","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618172,"bill_number":"HR1293","title":"HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day; June 5, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 5, 2022 as HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1293/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63451","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1618173,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Georgia Inform First 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 revise notification requirements for prescribers prescribing opioids; to require prescribers to discuss with patients, their parent, or guardian the risks of addiction, dependence, and fatal overdose associated with opioid use and all available alternative treatments; to require prescribers to document the notification in the patient's file; to require prescribers to provide information regarding the safe disposal, if available, to patients, their parent, or guardian; to exclude prescribers for certain patient groups from this Code section; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1688/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63434","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1618174,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Fire protection and safety; development of an annual state infrastructure and resilience plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide for the development of an annual state infrastructure and resilience plan; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1660/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63406","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618175,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"Transparency and Fairness in Automated Decision-Making Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to create the Transparency and Fairness in Automated Decision-Making Commission; to provide for the composition and operation of same; to provide for a survey and recommendations; to provide for public notice and input; to provide for reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1651/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63397","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618177,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Revenue and taxation; require Commissioner of Agriculture to assist certain farmers in participating in a certain tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 2 and 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agriculture, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to assist certain farmers in participating in a certain tax credit; to prohibit requiring an agricultural commodities processor, handler, or distributor to follow a marketing order when such processor, handler, or distributor has not given personal assent to such order; to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to assist in the creation of certain nonprofit cooperative associations; to provide for a state income tax credit to be known as the \"Beginning Farmer 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1631/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63377","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618178,"bill_number":"HR1297","title":"Benjamin E. Mays High School Raiders football team; brought special recognition to its school for winning 2nd place in the 2021 GHSA Region 6-AAAA Football Championship under the direction of principal Dr. Mulanta Clark-Wilkins; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Benjamin E. Mays High School Raiders football team that has brought special recognition to its school for winning 2nd place in the 2021 Georgia High School Association Region 6-AAAA Football Championship under the direction of principal Dr. Mulanta Clark-Wilkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1297/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63455","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1618179,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"Labor, Department of; pilot program to develop and implement employment training programs; 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 a pilot program to develop and implement employment training programs; to provide for program standards; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1679/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63427","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618180,"bill_number":"HB1658","title":"Business corporations; board of directors; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to board of directors of business corporations, so as to change certain provisions relating to the number of directors and how they are elected; to provide that articles of incorporation or bylaws provide for a certain number of directors to be determined by the employees of corporation; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1658/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63404","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618181,"bill_number":"HR1310","title":"Yawn, Bruce; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bruce Yawn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1310/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63468","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1618182,"bill_number":"HB1684","title":"Mental health; revise procedures regarding emergency involuntary treatment for mental health and alcohol and drug dependency","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to revise procedures regarding emergency involuntary treatment for mental health and alcohol and drug dependency; to require a facility to execute a certificate stating why the patient should not be admitted for involuntary treatment; to provide for certain notice regarding such patient and his or her outcome; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1684/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63430","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618183,"bill_number":"HB1652","title":"State government; enacting, adopting, implementing, or enforcing any policy that promotes or permits discrimination; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government and state government, respectively, so as to prohibit state agencies and local governmental entities from enacting, adopting, implementing, or enforcing any policy that promotes or permits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other status protected by federal or state law or regulation; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1652/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63398","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618185,"bill_number":"HB1638","title":"Social services; needy families; provide assistance to qualified individuals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to provide for general assistance to qualified individuals; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for administration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1638/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63384","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618186,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"Health; require hospitals, licensed ambulance services, and first responders to accept payment in cash for health care services","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 hospitals, licensed ambulance services, and first responders to accept payment in cash for health care services provided to a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1676/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63422","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618187,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"Local government; provide reports regarding intended public use of properties in urban redevelopment zones; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to urban redevelopment, so as to require local governing bodies to provide reports regarding the intended public use of properties in urban redevelopment zones; to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to require local governments to provide certain information to the Department of Community Affairs when applying for certain designations for tax credits; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to allow the Department of Economic Development to appoint personnel to assist certain small businesses; to establish an Office of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises within the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1619/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63365","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618188,"bill_number":"HR1303","title":"Hizer, Villa Sulzbacher; 2022 Board of Governors' Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Board of Governors' Award recipient Villa Sulzbacher Hizer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1303/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63461","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1618189,"bill_number":"HR1287","title":"Lions Club of Savannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lions Club of Savannah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1287/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63445","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1618191,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Environmental Finance Authority; provide definitions","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 of the Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide definitions; to require the Environmental Finance Authority to include the number of minority business enterprises claiming grants for clean energy property and the compensation and benefits associated with the construction, purchase, or lease of clean energy property in its annual report; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1647/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63393","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618192,"bill_number":"HB1644","title":"Insurance; prohibit an insurer from eliminating or reducing coverages, conditions, or definitions in policies without printed notice","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance, so as to prohibit an insurer from eliminating or reducing coverages, conditions, or definitions in policies without attaching a printed notice setting forth what coverages, conditions, or definitions are to be eliminated or reduced; to require an insurer to retain documentation of such printed notice for a period of five years after the date of such printed notice; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1644/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63390","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618193,"bill_number":"HR1300","title":"Trickum Middle School Robotics Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Trickum Middle School Robotics Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1300/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63458","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1618194,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"Income tax; create new tax credits for healthcare practitioners in designated zones and for hiring of certain employees","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, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to create new tax credits for healthcare practitioners in designated zones and for hiring certain employees in such zones; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1643/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63389","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618195,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Ad valorem tax; authorize local governments to establish corporate-community investment zones in qualified areas","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 ad valorem taxation of property generally, so as to authorize local governments to establish corporate-community investment zones in qualified areas; to provide for lower valuation for property subject to a contract in such zones; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for adoption of ordinances; to provide for fees; to provide for contracts; to provide for definitions; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1618/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63364","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618196,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"Georgia Arbitration Code; require separate signature pages for certain arbitration provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Arbitration Code, so as to require separate signature pages for certain arbitration provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1664/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63410","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618197,"bill_number":"HR1298","title":"Korean American Chamber of Commerce Georgia-Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Korean American Chamber of Commerce Georgia-Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1298/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63456","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1618199,"bill_number":"HR1278","title":"Davis, Reverend Marie Fuller; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Marie Fuller Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1278/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63436","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1618200,"bill_number":"HB1648","title":"Income tax; revise income tax code relating to corporations","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 revise the income tax code relating to corporations; to provide for separate tax rates for short-term capital gains; to revise the calculations for Georgia taxable net income; to provide for definitions; to revise conditions for tax filings; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1648/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63394","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618201,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"Income tax; tax credit on wealth; 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 a tax credit on wealth; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; 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":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1624/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63370","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618202,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"State government; contracts with certain organizations participating in federal programs provide written justifications for selection process; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to General Assembly findings and state authorization to administer programs, so as to require government entities entering into contracts with charitable, private, or religious organizations in the course of participating in federal programs to provide written justifications for the selection process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1666/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63412","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618203,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"State Board of Education; establish rules and regulations for local school system outreach efforts regarding the ESOL program; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations for local school system outreach efforts regarding school enrollment eligibility and requirements to children and their families, including, but not limited to, migrant workers and those in low-income families or who are limited-English-proficient; to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations for local school system outreach efforts regarding the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1633/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63379","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618205,"bill_number":"HR1308","title":"Thompson, Scott; 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient Scott Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1308/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63466","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1618206,"bill_number":"HR1282","title":"Boyce L. Ansley School Day at the Georgia state capitol; Friday, 04/29/22; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Friday, April 29, 2022 as the Boyce L. Ansley School Day at the Georgia state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63440","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1618207,"bill_number":"HB1640","title":"Banking and finance; require creditors to verify a lender's ability to repay certain loans","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 require creditors to verify a lender's ability to repay for certain loans; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide that the failure of a creditor to provide certain information in relation to the collection of a debt is an unlawful trade practice; to amend Title 11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the commercial code, so as to provide that a customer is not liable for any fee a bank charges associated with an overdraft if the bank does not immediately send notification and an explanation of the fee upon its charge; to amend Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to debtor and creditor, so as to provide special rules of procedure for debt collection actions for debt incurred pursuant to revolving credit agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1640/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63386","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618208,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"Conservation and natural resources; require agricultural water suppliers to report on annual water use","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 require agricultural water suppliers to report on annual water use; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1634/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63380","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618209,"bill_number":"HR1285","title":"Lewis, Edgar \"Ola\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edgar \"Ola\" Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1285/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63443","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1618210,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"Torts; calculation of damages based on actuarial calculations made on basis of race or sex; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for tort damages, so as to prohibit the calculation of damages based on actuarial calculations made on the basis of race or sex; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1653/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63399","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618211,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"Corporations; provide certain information as part of filing an annual registration; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reports of business corporations, so as to require corporations to provide certain information as part of filing an annual registration; to provide for the Secretary of State to make such information available to the public; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1686/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63432","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1618213,"bill_number":"HR1290","title":"Holyfield, Evander; an ambassador of good will; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Evander Holyfield as an ambassador of good will; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1290/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63448","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1618214,"bill_number":"HR1296","title":"Supporting the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the great state of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and supporting the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the great State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1296/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63454","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1618215,"bill_number":"HR1299","title":"Jamaica Day in Georgia; August 6, 2022; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 6, 2022 as Jamaica Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1299/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63457","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1618216,"bill_number":"HR1301","title":"Thornton, David; 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient David Thornton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1301/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63459","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1618217,"bill_number":"HR1302","title":"Allen, Reverend Norris; 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Heart of the Community Award recipient Reverend Norris Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1302/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63460","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1618218,"bill_number":"HB1650","title":"Property; provide for transfer-on-death deeds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for transfer-on-death deeds; to provide for definitions; to provide for execution and recording of such deeds; to provide for a deed form; to provide for revocation or changing of grantee beneficiaries; to provide that such deeds shall not be revoked by wills; to provide for taking of interests free and clear of claims; to provide for lapsing of transfers; to provide for grantors to retain title; to provide for joint ownership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-04-04","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2022-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1650/2021","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63396","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"}
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